UN Chief, Quartet stand behind Obama call for deal based on 1967 borders

21.05.2011                      17.Ijar, 5771                      Bechukotai; Tag 32 des Omer

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UN Chief, Quartet stand behind Obama call for deal based on 1967 borders

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says U.S. president offered important ideas in Middle East speech that could propel peace talks forward; Mideast Quartet voices 'strong support'.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon endorsed President Barack Obama's speech on the Middle East Friday, calling for the recognition of the region's people's right to freedom, dignity and a better life.
The UN chief said that the future of the Middle East is in the hands of its people, adding that the United Nations will support them in their aspirations to improve their fate….