Article: THIRD PLENARY MEETING OF CONTACT GROUP ON PIRACY OFF COAST OF SOMALIA

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs issued the following news release:

The Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia met at United Nations Headquarters in New York on May 29, 2009, and agreed upon the following statement.

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The Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (Contact Group) held its third meeting in New York City on May 29, 2009.

The Contact Group commended all members, especially Kenya, who have taken the lead in seeking justice for suspected pirates. The Contact Group endorsed the creation of an International Trust Fund to help defray the expenses associated with the prosecution of suspected pirates, ...

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