In response to
questions on the current situation in Palestine, the Official
Spokesperson said that the situation in Palestine had become complex
and expressed the hope that it would be resolved soon for a return
to normalcy. While referring to the newly constituted government of
the Palestine National Authority under the leadership of President
Abu Mazen, hope was expressed that it would achieve the goal of
helping a peaceful and negotiated resolution of all problems,
including the Palestine-Israel conflict using the elements of the
Roadmap, and the Arab Peace Initiative. The need of the hour was to
work towards meeting the legitimate aspirations of all the people of
Palestine, including their rightto live in peace with their
neighbours, within secure and recognized international borders.
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