And I think he realizes that the only way to resolve this really is through diplomatic channels.
So far Iran has said nothing publicly and apparently given no clear response through diplomatic channels either.
In a gesture this week, the Egyptian government cut government-to-government contacts with Israel, though diplomatic channels remain open.
Lee said she hopes the meeting in Cuba this week will help open diplomatic channels between the two nations.
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"We continue to explore all avenues privately and through diplomatic channels to convince the Syrian government to release Jim so that he can return to his family, " Balboni said.
Annan, however, warned against militarization, insisting that the issue has to be resolved through diplomatic channels and calling on governments in the region and beyond to work with Syrians.
The talks, which have been the start of more regular contacts between Washington and Damascus through normal diplomatic channels, focused in part on getting Syria to seal its border with Iraq.
But even if that were so, the Turks think the Americans should have dealt with the matter through diplomatic channels rather than treat the Turkish soldiers as if they were enemies.
Federico Lombardi, a Vatican spokesman, said last week that the Holy See did not formally invite diplomatic missions to attend the Mass, instead simply informing countries through diplomatic channels that the event is taking place.
He has been criticized by some on this front - saying the administration from the very beginning has been working diplomatic channels but that, in his view, only the parties can decide to end the violence.
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The matches are credited with helping open up China to the world and paved the way for a groundbreaking visit from U.S. President Richard Nixon the following year which forged diplomatic channels between the two countries.
McFaul, therefore, will still pass travel bans on those officials tied up in the Magnitsky case, but he will do so quietly through diplomatic back channels.
Unlike Mr Foccart, they want to handle Africa through usual diplomatic and commercial channels instead of personal favours and discreet phone calls.
Italy said it was open to resolving the diplomatic dispute through international channels.
Italy said it was open to resolve the diplomatic dispute through international channels.
Italy asked India to reach a diplomatic solution to the dispute through international channels.
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