US may join 'Alliance of Civilizations'

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US joins 'Alliance of Civilizations'
US joins Alliance of Civilizations
(AFP) – 3 days ago

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Thursday it has decided to join the UN Alliance of Civilizations aimed at fostering greater cross-cultural understanding but shunned by the previous Bush administration.

State Department spokesman Philip Crowley told reporters that the United States will, for the first time, attend an alliance gathering when Brazil hosts the next forum in Rio de Janeiro on May 28-29.

"The United States has decided to join the Alliance of Civilizations," Crowley said.

"We recognize the value of the Alliance of Civilizations as an important initiative seeking to improve understanding between cultures and peoples," Crowley said.

The United States is the 119th country or international organization to join the group, he said.

The Alliance is a 2005 initiative by former UN chief Kofi Annan and the prime ministers of Spain and Turkey aimed at bringing together institutions and civil society to bridge prejudices and misunderstandings between peoples of different cultures and religions.

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wtf? 1 world govt conspiracy theorists shoot away! BTW I disagree because this 'alliance' has been bashing US ever since its inception.

[BPTactical]

Obongo can say anything he wants to the UN.
Doesnt mean we have to abide by it. If I am not mistaken any agreement/treaty would have to be ratified by 2/3 of the Senate/Congress.