01/25/2000
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"For all Partners, PFP will be an enduring instrument for forging stronger ties with NATO."
"This U.S. initiative has united NATO Allies with former adversaries and traditionally neutral states in a partnership based on respect for democratic principles, peaceful resolution of disputes, and p..."
"PFP is helping interested Partners improve the ability of their forces to work alongside NATO's for possible future joint missions."
"A central element of this adaptation is the extension of NATO's zone of stability and security to include Europe's emerging democracies."