"I think they are really hopeful that Obama is going to pursue a multilateral strategy as he seems to indicate,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.29

"Multilateral diplomacy has regained a central position, with emphasis on the role that the United Nations and other international institutions can play.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

Over the next two days, President Obama will take part in the summit's three plenary sessions, along with multilateral and bilateral meetings with fellow-leaders.

VOA: standard.2009.04.17

Mr.Zuma said the global economic crisis highlighted the need to reform the international financial system and multilateral lending groups like the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.

VOA: standard.2009.06.10

Talking about the U.S.role in Asia, Gates told the conference Washington's commitment to its allies was as strong as ever, but that greater multilateral cooperation was needed to deal with both old and new challenges to security.

VOA: standard.2009.05.30