"This is a positive development,". "I have always been of the view that the Iranian nuclear issue is an issue that can only be resolved through dialogue, through diplomacy.

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

And that is again why it is so important that we just keep moving,". Secretary Geithner pointed to mortgage interest rates being at their lowest in history as a positive development.

VOA: standard.2009.04.05

Former Egyptian Foreign Minister and Arab League Secretary-General Esmet Abdel Meguid, who was involved in Middle East peace talks for many years, said that Mr.Obama's award appears to be a positive development for peace in the region.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

She says U.S.engagement with Burma's military government, known as the State Peace and Development Council, could be positive, but only if Washington remains firm in pushing for change.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

It also says there are generally positive trends on economic development, the rule of law, the provision of government services and Iraq's effort to expand its regional diplomatic contacts.

VOA: standard.2009.03.31