UN Special Coordinator’s statement on the leaked documents in the media – Press release

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Statement by Robert H. Serry 

United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process 

on the Leaked Documents in the Media

24 January 2011

For immediate Release

In the aftermath of the publication of certain documents in the media, United Nations envoy Robert Serry said the following:

“I welcome robust political debate, but some of the commentary I have seen conveys an inaccurate impression. I can personally attest to the commitment of the Palestinian leadership to secure the legitimate rights and interests of the Palestinian people, based on international law and UN resolutions.

At this crucial time, I would urge both parties to show their readiness for a negotiated peace based on a two State solution, and to deliver on the ground. It is to the genuine credit of the Palestinian leadership that they are doing so, and this is widely acknowledged in the United Nations.”

ENDS.

For further details please contact:

Richard Miron,

Mobile:  +972 (0)54 5627825

Email: mironr@un.org

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