Statement on Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with Palestinian President Abbas

Elanna Cahn — March 18, 2014 – 10:09 am | Foreign Policy | Israel | Secretary of State Comments (0) Add a comment

From the State Department Press Corps: Statement on Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with Palestinian President Abbas

The following is attributable to a Senior State Department Official: On Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with Palestinian President Abbas 

Secretary Kerry met today with President Abbas to continue their discussions about reaching a framework for negotiations. Their frank and productive discussion set the stage for President Abbas’ meeting tomorrow with President Obama.

The Secretary thanked President Abbas for his steadfast leadership and partnership over the past few months and encouraged him to make the tough decisions that will be necessary in the weeks ahead.  He also reiterated that we are at a pivotal time in the negotiations and while these issues have decades of history behind them, neither party should let tough political decisions at this stage stand in the way of a lasting peace.  Secretary Kerry and his negotiating team will continue to work with both parties to narrow the gaps over the coming days.

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