We have many things on which we disagree, but NATOneedsRussia and RussianeedsNATO, so let's work on the things we agree on, and let's not hide our disagreements and let us realize that also this relationship can and in my opinion should be -- should be strengthened.
Mr Sarkozy, who returned France to NATO's integrated military command last year, argues that Russianeeds to be treated as a partner rather than a threat, especially if the West wants its help over such matters as Iran's nuclear programme.
NATO's enlargement proceeds, the alliance needs to offer every sort of inducement to Russia to maintain and extend the sort of co-operative partnership that is already under way.