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  1. “This makes it all the more important that the international community, including this Council and the active Quartet, continue to encourage the parties to persist in their efforts towards achieving the shared goals of ajust, lasting and comprehensive peace for the Middle East, with two States, a democratic and peaceful Palestine living side by side with a democratic and secure Israel. Before finishing, my delegation would also like to thank the Russian delegation for preparing the draft presidential statement that we are about to adopt and other Council delegations for the constructive position and flexibility shown in bringing this consensus text together.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  2. “Furthermore, we understand that development and peace are mutually reinforcing and that economic development is an essential part of a lasting solution. Here too, sustained international engagement remains critical, both to stimulate Palestinian economic renewal and for the reform processes, notably in the sphere of security and the rule of law. The ability of the Palestinian Authority to build credible institutions and a security infrastructure that is willing and able to combat terrorism and anarchy remains an essential element of Palestinian State-building and a legitimate expectation on the Israeli side. We understand, through personal experience from our region, that the current period is beset by challenges for both the Israeli and the Palestinian sides.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  3. “In that regard, let me reiterate our appreciation for international and regional efforts, notably those of Egypt. The aftermath of the crisis in Gaza has highlighted the significance of intra-Palestinian reconciliation. We support efforts to that end and would support a Palestinian Government that renounces violence and respects previous agreements and obligations, as well as the Quartet principles. As the political and diplomatic processes remain inextricably linked with the situation on the ground, we hope to see tangible changes in accordance with the obligations to which both parties committed themselves under the Road Map, which were reaffirmed at Annapolis. We also hope that both parties will refrain from all measures that risk prejudging the outcome of negotiations or eroding trust and confidence.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  4. “We also understand that the dynamics in Gaza cannot be separated from the broader picture and the efforts towards achieving a comprehensive peace. Gaza remains in dire and urgent need of humanitarian and reconstruction assistance. Despite encouraging donor responses in the aftermath of the crisis, we are mindful that reconstruction and the long-term recovery and development of Gaza depend principally on a stable and secure environment, which in turn remains critical for the sustained opening of Gaza crossings, as requested in resolution 1860 (2009). Moreover, the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009), which includes putting an end to arms smuggling and the capacity of Hamas and other militant groups to launch attacks against Israel, is critical for attaining a durable ceasefire.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  5. “I would like to reiterate here our belief in the ongoing peace process based on a regional approach and on a two-State solution 4 a democratic and peaceful Palestine living side by side with a democratic and secure Israel - and in the need to advance the momentum towards just, lasting and comprehensive peace for the Middle East. It is important that the parties continue to engage in direct and substantive negotiations at all levels and that they receive our full support along that journey. We recognize the challenges that the parties face on that journey, even more so now in the wake of the recent conflict in Gaza and the sensitive period of political transition. We welcome the opportunity that the formation of the new Israeli Government can bring in providing for the resumption and consolidation of the peace talks.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  6. “There was also the opening of important regional tracks between Israel and Syria and between Syria and Lebanon. Despite the recent impasse, we cannot afford to lose the momentum that has been achieved. We therefore welcome the Russian initiative to provide new impetus for a comprehensive peace process, on both the Israeli-Palestinian and the Syrian-Lebanese tracks, primarily through preparations for the Moscow conference. For Croatia, resolution 1850 (2008) remains an important benchmark. It emphasizes the irreversibility of the peace talks and the need to advance the process under the Annapolis guiding principles, as well as the need to intensify efforts to foster mutual recognition and peaceful coexistence in the region.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  7. “We recognize and commend the role played by the United States in this regard and are encouraged by the early and principled engagement of President Obama's Administration with regional actors, including with both the Palestinians and the Israelis. Today's meeting comes at a critical time when all efforts should be channelled into preserving this momentum and creating an environment that would allow the parties to continue to build on the progress achieved, guided by the principles and mutual understanding reflected in resolution 1850 (2008), which the Council adopted last December. Last year, we witnessed the evolution of a comprehensive, direct and results-oriented Israeli- Palestinian negotiating process within the framework set out at Annapolis.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  8. “We deem this to be an opportune moment that provides the right context and momentum, which should be harnessed to achieve a final and lasting peace. At the heart of this lies the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. While respecting its essentially bilateral nature, we also recognize that unwavering international support to the process and to the parties' efforts is critical in creating the political context for successful negotiations. We should also not lose sight of the regional dimension of the process. For its part, Croatia values the efforts of responsible regional partners towards securing a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East, including the Arab Peace Initiative.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source

  9. “Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General for his statement and expressing my country's appreciation for the personal efforts he has invested in helping to advance the Middle East peace process. Let me also express our gratitude to Foreign Minister Lavrov and his delegation for organizing this timely debate, which focuses our attention on the need to reinvigorate diplomatic action on reaching a comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East. In many of its aspects, the Arab-Israeli conflict remains the defining conflict of our time. Tension and turbulence in the region often reverberate globally. Conversely, the dynamics on the international scene have not always been conducive to achieving a solution.”

    2009-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6123 (2009) · source