Voicing support for the vision outlined by US President Barack Obama, the United Nations and its diplomatic partners have expressed their support for the urgent need to resolve the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. In a statement, received by Prasar Bharti in Dubai today, the diplomatic Quartet of the UN, European Union, Russia and United States has expressed its agreement on moving forward based on territory and security. This provides a foundation for Israelis and Palestinians to reach a final resolution of the conflict through serious and substantive negotiations and mutual agreement on all core issues.The Quartet reiterated its strong appeal to the parties to the conflict to overcome the current obstacles and resume direct bilateral negotiations without delay or preconditions.
News On AIR | May 21, 2011 12:40 PM
UN, diplomatic partners stress urgent need to end Middle East conflict