Secretary-General on the Middle East Peace Process

Europa Newswire

New York, August 21 2010

The Secretary-General welcomes the decision by both Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to begin direct negotiations, following the statement of the Quartet and at the invitation of the US Government.

The Secretary-General believes that negotiations are the only way for the parties to resolve all final status issues and he calls upon both sides to show leadership courage, and responsibility to realize the aspirations of both peoples.

We should all be aware that this is an opportunity that must not be wasted.

The Secretary-General underlines the importance of the international community 's support to the negotiations and to the achievement of   a comprehensive peace in the region in line with the Madrid terms of reference, Security Council Resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

This opportunity must be seized so that the hope of a better future for the people of the region to live in peace, security and freedom can be fully realized.

Source: UN spokesperson

Photo: Luiz Rampelotto

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