{"id":205500,"date":"2012-08-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T18:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/?p=205500"},"modified":"2019-03-12T18:59:46","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T18:59:46","slug":"auto-insert-205500","status":"publish","type":"document","link":"https:\/\/www.un.org\/unispal\/document\/auto-insert-205500\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian FM renews calls for resumtion of Israel-Palestinian negotiations – Australian Foreign Ministry media release"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Israel and Palestinian talks<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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Media release<\/p><\/div>\n

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8 August 2<\/p><\/div>\n

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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Bob Carr today renewed calls for Palestinian and Israeli leaders to resume negotiations for an independent Palestinian state, alongside a secure Israel.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Senator Carr was speaking following talks today (overnight 7-8 August AEST) with Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman and with Tony Blair as Representative of the "Quartet" – the Â鶹APP, EU, United States and Russia.<\/p><\/div>\n

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"Australia has delivered a consistent message throughout these talks," Senator Carr said.<\/p><\/div>\n

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"That is there can be no peace without negotiations – and the only long-term outcome is a two-state solution with agreed national borders.<\/p><\/div>\n

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"This has been a principal subject of talks with Israel's President Peres and Prime Minister Netanyahu.<\/p><\/div>\n

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"It was also a central theme in discussions with Palestinian President Abbas, Prime Minister Fayyad and Foreign Minister Malki.<\/p><\/div>\n

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"I also outlined our opposition to ongoing Israeli settlement activity in the Palestinian Territories.<\/p><\/div>\n

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"I emphasised to Palestinian leaders the need to prevent groups using Gaza to fire rockets into Israel. There is also a need for Hamas to accept Quartet principles including a renunciation of violence and recognition of Israel.<\/p><\/div>\n

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"Australia has a unique opportunity to contribute to these discussions, as a friend of Israelis and Palestinians alike.<\/p><\/div>\n

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"The challenges are huge but we have an obligation to lend our voice to this task."<\/p><\/div>\n

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In addition to its diplomatic role, Australia is a major contributor to assistance for the Palestinian people. Current allocations include more than $300 million over five years to support the Palestinian Authority and Â鶹APP relief and development agencies in delivering local health, services and preparations for statehood.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Minister's office: (02) 6277 7500 <\/p><\/div>\n

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DFAT Media Liaison: (02) 6261 1555 <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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