Florence, 25/05/2000 (Agence Europe) - At the ministerial meeting of the Council of NATO, in Florence, Madeleine Albright, American Secretary of State, reiterated America's commitment in favour of the development of European military capabilities and a substantial rapid reaction force that would not duplicate NATO efforts. The Alliance is prepared to work with the European Union and we hope, said Albright, that the working groups to be set up in the context of the Esdp may soon meet. There...