U.S. and Taiwan (2006)

U.S. Department of State

Daily Press Briefing

Sean McCormack, Spokesman
Washington, DC
June 5, 2006

12:15 p.m. EDT

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QUESTION: Do you expect that Solana will be the only point of contact going forward if the Iranians have any questions or, you know, sort of going back and forth, or will other foreign ministers get involved, as far as your under -- you know, Russia, China, the Europeans?

MR. MCCORMACK: Well, Mr. Solana is representing the P-5+1 in this regard. The Iranians also have bilateral relations with Russia, with many European countries, so I would expect -- that are party to this package. I wouldn't be surprised if they contacted them as well. But the point here is there is an agreed package. He is the one that is presenting it on behalf of the group. He is fully empowered to answer whatever questions they may have and to go into whatever detail he thinks is necessary in presenting the package.

Lambros.

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QUESTION: Thank you, Sean. Taiwanese leader Chen Shui-bian recently ceded much of his authorities to other officials and following his move there have been reports in Asian medias that now the U.S. favors a greater role for other Taiwanese officials. How would you address Chen Shui-bian's move and these reports?

MR. MCCORMACK: Not familiar with any actions that he may have taken. I'll look into it for you, see if we have any particular reaction.

Yes, sir.

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