Israeli premier visits Jordan to discuss peace moves

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ABDUL JALIL MUSTAFA | ARAB NEWS
Publication Date: 
Wed, 2010-07-28 00:39

"The discussions focused on current efforts aimed at
finding the suitable environment for launching effective and serious, direct
negotiations that address all final status issues in accordance with
international legitimacy resolutions, and lead to the creation of an
independent and viable Palestinian state that lives in peace with Israel,"
the statement said.
During the meeting, King Abdallah urged Israel to
"stop all unilateral actions that impede the realization of the two-state
solution which is a pre-requisite for regional stability and security".
Netanyahu's visit to Jordan coincided with efforts aimed
at convincing the Palestinians to shift to direct negotiations from the ongoing
US-brokered proximity talks.
US President Barack Obama is reportedly pressing
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and other moderate Arab leaders to support
face-to-face negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.

The
Arab follow-up committee composed of foreign ministers is due to meet on
Thursday to consider the feasibility of shifting to direct talks between Israel
and the Palestinians.

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