Moscow, November 24 (Interfax-AVN) - U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Beyrle said Moscow and Washington have made serious progress in talks on a new strategic arms reduction treaty.
There is little time left indeed [before the expiration of the current treaty], but much has been done already, the U.S. ambassador said in an interview with Rossiiskaya Gazeta to be published on Nov. 24.
The delegations are in intensive talks, which have lasted for more than two months, he said. There have been pauses, but very many meetings have been held nevertheless, Beyrle said.
In Singapore the U.S. and Russian presidents confirmed their plan to sign a new treaty before the end of this year, he said.
Beyrle said he was convinced that the goal set would be achieved and the timeframe met. The talks have entered their final phase, the U.S. diplomat said.
