U.S. - Russian Relations -- News Updates For February 9, 2009

U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden gives a speech at the 45th Conference on Security Policy in Munich February 7, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

U.S. "New Tone" In Foreign Policy Dominates Munich Conference -- China View

·U.S set a so-called "new tone" in its foreign policy at the 45th Munich Security Conference.
·Biden said it's time to open a new chapter in the transatlantic relations.
·Ivanov said Russia welcomed the "strong signal" from U.S. to promote bilateral relations.

MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The 45th Munich Security Conference, which concluded on Sunday, was sure to be remembered for the years to come as the new U.S. administration, determined to repair relations with Russia and Europe, set a so-called "new tone" in its foreign policy which could have deep repercussions around the world.

"I come to Europe on behalf of a new administration determined to set a new tone in Washington, and in America's relations around the world. That new tone -- rooted in strong partnerships to meet common challenges -- is not a luxury. It is a necessity," said U.S. Vice President Joe Baiden in a much anticipated speech on Saturday.

In the first presentation outside the United States of the President Barack Obama administration's foreign and security policy, Biden outlined two major points in this "new tone," first to develop a new transatlantic relations, and second, to improve Washington's relationship with Russia with enhanced cooperation.

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