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Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York
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Statement by the Quartet
The following statement was issued today by the Middle East Quartet ( United Nations, Russian Federation, United States, European Union):
The Quartet welcomes the first round of proximity talks between Israelis and Palestinians. These talks are a significant step toward direct, bilateral negotiations and comprehensive peace in the Middle East based on the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian state living side by side in peace and security with Israel and its neighbours. The Quartet calls on the parties to pursue these talks in good faith and offers its support for their efforts. The Quartet calls on all concerned to promote an atmosphere conducive to the talks and to act on the basis of previous agreements and obligations.
Document symbol: SG/2159
Document Type: French text, Press Release, Secretary-General press release, Statement
Document Sources: European Union (EU), Office of the Quartet Representative (OQR), Quartet, Secretary-General, United Nations, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Country: Israel, Russian Federation, United States of America
Subject: Negotiations and agreements, Peace process
Publication Date: 11/05/2010
Document Type: French text, Press Release, Secretary-General press release, Statement
Document Sources: European Union (EU), Office of the Quartet Representative (OQR), Quartet, Secretary-General, United Nations, United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI)
Country: Israel, Russian Federation, United States of America
Subject: Negotiations and agreements, Peace process
Publication Date: 11/05/2010