Remarks following meeting with Palestinian Authority President Yasser Arafat, (unofficial transcript)

SG: We had a very good discussion with President Arafat on the need for all to work to end the violence and for us to find a way of moving forward. We have several issues in the region: the security issue, the economic depravation and the need for the political process to move forward. And any actions that increase the violence is something that we should stop. There is no need for any escalation and I think we are all going to work to find a way to bring calm for this region. *****