Merkel calls for restraint over South Ossetia

2008-08-08 14:52:39 GMT2008-08-08 22:52:39 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English

BERLIN, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel Friday called for restraint from both sides in the conflict over South Ossetia.

Merkel's spokesman Thomas Steg said she has urged both sides in the conflict to to show "the greatest prudence and restraint" and stop violence immediately.

On solving the problem, Germany is now coordinating with its partners in the European Union, the OSCE and NATO, according to the report of DPA.

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