Senator Hagel to travel to central Asia

Senator Hagel to travel to central Asia

The Associated Press
May 26, 2005

Senator Chuck Hagel will travel to Central Asia and Eastern Europe next
week to examine regional security, economic development and energy issues.

Hagel will visit Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and Ukraine during
a six-day tour with Gen. Charles Wald, deputy commander of the U.S.
European Command.

“As we face ongoing security and economic challenges in Afghanistan,
Iraq and the greater Middle East, Central Asia will continue to play a
critical role in the peace and stability of the region,” Hagel said.

The Nebraska Republican is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee.