SG/SM/10874-PAL/2069
SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT IN MECCA OF AGREEMENT ON PALESTINIAN NATIONAL UNITY GOVERNMENT
8 February 2007
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SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES ANNOUNCEMENT IN MECCA OF AGREEMENT
ON PALESTINIAN NATIONAL UNITY GOVERNMENT
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement, in Mecca, of an agreement on a Palestinian national unity government, and commends the initiative of His Majesty King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia to help bring about this very important step forward. He hopes that this agreement will curb the violence, creating a better future for the Palestinian people.
The Secretary-General looks forward to discussing the way ahead with the parties and regional and Quartet partners.
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