Annex 3
TEXT OF COMEP DECLARATION OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT
Given the real danger of a general flare-up,
we address a solemn appeal to the Israeli and Palestinian leaders
and peoples to stop the escalation and bring an immediate end
to all violence.
All parties must demonstrate political courage
and responsibility so that reason and tolerance prevail over fear,
hatred and extremism before the point of no return is reached.
There is for the Prime Minister of Israel and
the President of the Palestinian Authority no other way than that
of peace and negotiation on the basis of what has been achieved
at Camp David, which it is essential to preserve. The peace process
must be saved.
Time is running out. We call on the parties
to participate, in a constructive spirit, in a summit meeting,
in order to secure the urgent resumption of the dialogue.
The European Union, which more than ever remains
committed to peace, fully supports the efforts of the Secretary-General
of the United Nations. We are requesting Mr Javier Solana, Secretary-General/High
Representative for the CFSP, to continue his mission in the region.
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