The minister stresses manufacturers' improved performance in the 1980s.

"The minister stressed that French policy toward Turkey would not change, nor was there a demand on the part of deputies that it should be changed."

The ministers also stressed the importance of elimination of racial discrimination and gender bias while framing public policies.

The ministers stressed the need to boost trade relations among the three nations.

In a joint communique, the ministers also stressed the need to move forward quickly in other areas of arms control, particularly toward a treaty limiting strategic weapons.

Despite the recognition of Islam as the state religion, the first 4 prime ministers have stressed that Malaysia could function as a secular state.

But the prime minister also stressed the symbolic significance of the fact that the aid will be disbursed for years to come.

"It's a dangerous undertaking," the minister stressed.

The prime minister admitted there would be tough choices on public spending in the years to come, but stressed his commitment to public services and manufacturing.

It was the spiritual homecoming to the West that all three foreign ministers stressed today.