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SECRETARY-GENERAL HAILS SALAM FAYYAD'S TENURE AS PALESTINIAN PRIME MINISTER QUITS

 

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

The Secretary-General appreciates Salam Fayyad’s strong efforts during his tenure as Prime Minister.  He commends Mr. Fayyad’s leadership and his commitment to improving the lives of all Palestinians.  The Âé¶¹APP looks to build on his achievements for the Palestinian State-building and development agenda, and will continue to work with the Palestinian leadership, under President Mahmoud Abbas, on achieving the two-State solution.

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