Sunday, January 15, 2017

France describes need for two-state solution at Israel, Palestinian conference

More than 70 nations' foreign ministers and senior diplomats convened Sunday in Paris for a conference to work out a peace plan between Israel and Palestinians.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault opened the session, noting a two-state solution is the only way to achieve peace in the Middle East.

"I am aware of the reservations around this conference and the doubt about if it should be held at this time," Ayrault said, but, he added, "France thinks it is important to renew the push for peace."

Israelis and Palestinians were not allowed to participate in the summit but have been invited to hear the conclusions of the meeting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is not attending, called the conference "futile" at his Sunday cabinet meeting. Palestinian officials welcomed the meeting.

 The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council -- the United States, Russia, China, France and Great Britain -- as well as key European and Arab states, are attending the conference.
 [upi.com]
15/1/17
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