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Swiss President Hans-Rudolf Merz Defends Meeting With Ahmadinejad

First Posted: 5/21/09 Updated: 5/25/11

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Jerusalem Post:

Swiss President Hans-Rudolf Merz on Monday defended his meeting with his Iranian couterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and said criticism was unjustified. "Switzerland is neutral and not part of any alliance," Merz said in a radio interview, adding that it is part of his country's national tradition to offer its mediation services.

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Swiss President Hans-Rudolf Merz on Monday defended his meeting with his Iranian couterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and said criticism was unjustified. "Switzerland is neutral and not part of any alliance...
Swiss President Hans-Rudolf Merz on Monday defended his meeting with his Iranian couterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and said criticism was unjustified. "Switzerland is neutral and not part of any alliance...
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