September 14, 2010
Abbas to meet with Netanyahu in Jerusalem
The two leaders "also reiterated their intent to approach these negotiations in good faith and with a seriousness of purpose," Mitchell said. "They repeated their condemnation of all forms of violence that target innocent civilians and pledged to work together to maintain security."
All parties at the table in the Egyptian resort Sharm el-Sheik "reaffirmed our commitment to reaching a shared goal of a just, lasting, and secure peace," Mitchell said. "Our common goal remains two states for two peoples. And we are committed to a solution to the conflict that resolves all issues for the state of Israel and a sovereign, independent, and viable state of Palestine living side by side in peace and security."
The two leaders also agreed that their negotiators would meet "in the coming days" to press ahead with the talks and lay the groundwork for the next round of discussions at the leadership level.
"These face-to-face talks are critical for both sides to continue to build trust and confidence," Mitchell said.
He reiterated that U.S. pledges of full support for the parties in the talks.
"We will put our full weight behind these negotiations," Mitchell said, "and will stand by the parties as they make the difficult decisions necessary to secure a better future for their citizens."
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Abbas to meet with Netanyahu in Jerusalem
The two leaders "also reiterated their intent to approach these negotiations in good faith and with a seriousness of purpose," Mitchell said. "They repeated their condemnation of all forms of violence that target innocent civilians and pledged to work together to maintain security."
All parties at the table in the Egyptian resort Sharm el-Sheik "reaffirmed our commitment to reaching a shared goal of a just, lasting, and secure peace," Mitchell said. "Our common goal remains two states for two peoples. And we are committed to a solution to the conflict that resolves all issues for the state of Israel and a sovereign, independent, and viable state of Palestine living side by side in peace and security."
The two leaders also agreed that their negotiators would meet "in the coming days" to press ahead with the talks and lay the groundwork for the next round of discussions at the leadership level.
"These face-to-face talks are critical for both sides to continue to build trust and confidence," Mitchell said.
He reiterated that U.S. pledges of full support for the parties in the talks.
"We will put our full weight behind these negotiations," Mitchell said, "and will stand by the parties as they make the difficult decisions necessary to secure a better future for their citizens."
read full article @
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2010/09/14/Abbas-to-meet-with-Netanyahu-in-Jerusalem/UPI-86491284462540/
