Secretary-General Encouraged by Beginning of Israeli-Palestinian

Proximity Talks; Commends United States’ Initiative

 

The following statement was issued yesterday by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General is encouraged by the beginning of the Israeli-Palestinian proximity talks.  He commends the United States’ initiative in this regard.  The Secretary-General hopes that the parties are able to make progress and move towards direct negotiations.

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