Among the short-term goals were "meeting political milestones; building democratic institutions; standing up robust security forces to gather intelligence, destroy terrorist networks, and maintain security; and tackling key economic reforms to lay the foundation for a sound economy".
The deal gives Fiat 20% of Chrysler (paid for only with the promise of technology transfers and access to Fiat's international distribution network, especially in Latin America and Russia), but the Italian company can boost its stake to 35% once it achieves certain government-mandated milestones (building a fuel-efficient engine in the U.S., for instance, and assembling a small car here).
No big surprise: The first milestone is building a fuel-efficient engine in the U.S. Chrysler will be building the Fiat-designed, 1.4-liter multi-air engine in Michigan by this time next year.
The Ambassador cited the February 26 , 2009Justice and Home Affairs Informal Meeting as an important near-term milestone in building momentum towards an EU position.
"This is a key milestone in building a sustainable foundation for utility-scale solar energy development and conservation on public lands over the next two decades," the interior secretary, Ken Salazar, said.
This conference is a milestone in building this collaboration".
The photos come as One World Trade is gearing up to hit a major milestone, as the building is set to surpass the Empire State Building as the tallest in a few weeks.
The unveiling is a contruction milestone, meaning the building is now weather-proof.
The free movement of goods is one of the areas where Slovenia first had contact with European legislation, so I am all the more pleased that, right at the time of the Slovenian Presidency, we will have an opportunity to confirm the agreement by means of this products package, which represents a new milestone in the building of the European Union's internal market.
