16 January 1998
(Albright, Tosovsky discussed NATO, economic reform) (150) Washington -- The State Department announced January 16 that Secretary of State Madeleine Albright had spoken with Czech caretaker Prime Minister Josef Tosovsky and the two had discussed NATO membership and economic reform. Following is the text of the announcement: (Begin text) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesman January 16, 1998 STATEMENT BY JAMES P. RUBIN, SPOKESMAN SECRETARY ALBRIGHT CONVERSATION WITH CZECH PRIME MINISTER Secretary of State Albright spoke today with Czech caretaker Prime Minister Josef Tosovsky. Prime Minister Tosovsky told the Secretary that NATO membership will be the top priority of his administration. He also expressed strong support for continuing economic reform measures. The Secretary welcomed these remarks and wished Tosovsky success in achieving progress on these two crucial policy goals. (End text)