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发信人: xiaochen (我爱大白菜), 信区: TongueByTongue
标 题: 美国政府关于撞机事件的致歉信(英文)
发信站: 哈工大紫丁香 (2001年04月11日21:09:59 星期三), 站内信件
Dear Mr Minister,
On behalf of the United States Government, I now outline steps to resolv
e this issue.
Both President Bush and Secretary of State Powell have expressed their s
incere regret over your missing pilot and aircraft. Please convey to the Chi
nese people and to the family of pilot Wang Wei that we are very sorry for t
heir loss.
Although the full picture of what transpired is still unclear, according
to our information, our severely crippled aircraft made an emergency landin
g after following international emergency procedures. We are very sorry the
entering of China's airspace and the landing did not have verbal clearance,
but very pleased the crew landed safely.
We appreciate China's efforts to see to the well-being of our crew.
In view of the tragic incident and based on my discussions with your rep
resentatives, we have agreed to the following actions:
Both sides agree to hold a meeting to discuss the incident. My governmen
t understands and expects that our air crew will be permitted to depart Chin
a as soon as possible.
The meeting would be April 18, 2001.
The meeting agenda would include discussions of the causes of the incide
nt, possible recommendations whereby such collisions could be avoided in the
future, development of a plan for prompt return of the EP-3 aircraft, and o
ther related issues. We acknowledge your government's intention to raise U.S
. reconnaissance missions near China in the meeting.
Sincerely
Joseph W. Prueher
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