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Two-state solution necessary for peace in
Middle East: UN chief
Tuesday November 27, 2012 05:39:40 PM,
Agencies
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Vienna:
Stating that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict pending since long
time must be addressed,
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday called for renewed efforts to
achieve a two-state solution in the Middle East. Coming in the
wake of last
week’s ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Ban Ki-moon's statement
is termed significant.
“More than ever, we need a negotiated two-state solution ending
the occupation and the conflict,” he said at the inauguration of a
new center for inter-religious dialogue in Vienna.
“I am determined to ensure that the ceasefire is sustainable. Both
sides must adhere to the agreement,” Ban said of the truce
achieved last Wednesday between Israel and Hamas after a week of
deadly attacks on both sides.
But this was not enough, he said.
“The underlying issues must be addressed. This is critical to
regional stability. A just and comprehensive peace is our ultimate
goal -- and it is the only way to bring lasting security to all.”
Ban was speaking at the inauguration of King
Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz International Centre for Inter religious and
Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID).
In the light of the Israeli-Palestinian crisis and further
violence and religious divisions in Syria and Mali, Ban insisted
the KAICIID was very relevant.
“We need look no further than today’s headlines to understand why
this mission is so vital,” he said.
These crises “are just some of the reminders of how important it
is to promote long-term mutual understanding that transcends
religious, national, cultural and ethnic boundaries and
identities.”
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