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General Kofi Annan called Prime Minister Ariel sharon |
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| 23/05/2001 |
United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan called Prime Minister Ariel
Sharon this evening and praised him for the step he concerning the cease
fire. The Secretary General asked how progress could be made with the
Mitchell Report. The Prime Minister responded that we view the report
favorably, after it was clarified that it calls for an immediate and
unconditional cessation of terror, and that there is no link between
terror and the settlements.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Arafat must now immediately declare a
ceasefire and verify its implementation. The Prime Minister said we are
committed to peace, however only after quiet is achieved will it be
possible to make progress. |
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