Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases.
2. Give Russian equivalents of the following words and phrases.
To point out; a bilateral agreement; a concession; to be under way; to forge (an agreement/a policy); problems of mutual interest; negotiations; the prime minister is expected to discuss; to take a significant step towards/to.
3. Give English equivalents of the following words and phrases. Reproduce the sentences from the article with them.
Ожидается, что премьер министр обсудит; уступка; проходить (о переговорах); двустороннее соглашение; добиваться соглашения; подчеркивать; вопросы, представляющие взаимный интерес; значительно продвинуться вперед, переговоры.
4. Read the article again and answer the questions.
- What significant event is expected in bilateral relations of Japan and South Korea?
- What decision is to be announced during the prime minister's visit to South Korea?
- What will the prime minister point out during his visit?
- What is Japan's foreign policy line in this respect?
- What other issues is the prime minister going to discuss?
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1. Read the article and look up the meaning of the underlined words in the dictionary.
Montenegro and Serbia agree to remain together
The European Union's foreign policy chief yesterday pulled off a significant diplomatic success after persuading the two Yugoslav republics of Serbia and Montenegro to stay together in a new union rather than opt for independence.
The agreement, forged after 12 hours of intense negotiations between Montenegrin and Serbian leaders in Belgrade, strengthens the EU's role in «preventive» diplomacy as it takes on greater responsibility and security in the Balkans.
The deal, effectively keeping Montenegro within the federation, but with equal powers with Serbia, prevents further fragmentation of the Western Balkans. The region is slowly returning to stability after three brutal wars that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives during the
Under the arrangements, after a constitution comes into force Serbia and Montenegro will be organized under one parliament, president, council of ministers and court.
The council will be responsible for foreign affairs, defense, international economic relations, internal economic relations and protection of human and minority rights. The economic systems of both republics will be eventually harmonized with EU rules.
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