Jordan Hosts Israeli, Palestinian, and Quartet Envoys Meetings
Press Statement
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
January 1, 2012
The
Jordanian government announced today that Foreign Minister Judeh will
host two meetings on January 3, one with Israeli and Palestinian
negotiators and the Quartet envoys, and a second meeting between the
Israeli and Palestinian representatives. We welcome and support this
positive development. I applaud the efforts of the King and Foreign
Minister Judeh to bring the parties together and encourage them to
approach these meetings constructively. I have been in close contact
with Foreign Minister Judeh and with Special Envoy David Hale.
When
I met with the other Quartet principals on September 23rd we put
forward a framework for resuming direct negotiations between the
parties. We knew that progress toward this goal would not be easy so it
is essential that both sides take advantage of this opportunity.
We
are hopeful that this direct exchange can help move us forward on the
pathway proposed by the Quartet. As the President and I have said
before, the need for a lasting peace is more urgent than ever. The
status quo is not sustainable and the parties must act boldly to advance
the cause of peace.
