SECURITY COUNCIL CALLS ON BOTH MIDDLE EAST PARTIES TO MOVE

IMMEDIATELY TO ‘MEANINGFUL CEASEFIRE’

CORRECTION

On page 15 of Press Release SC/7348 issued 29 March, the statement by the representative of Turkey should read, as follows:

ALTAY CENGIZER (Turkey) aligned himself with the statement made for the European Union.� He was increasingly worried about the cycle of violence.� He condemned all acts of terror and said he was horrified by the images of civilians in “baths of blood”.� He also condemned the recent killing of a high-ranking official in the international presence of Hebron and called for an investigation.

All acts of violence must cease, if resolution 1397 was to be implemented, he said.� Chairman Arafat was the leader of the Palestinians and was, therefore, the legitimate interlocutor with the Israelis.� Chairman Arafat becoming a martyr would not serve any purpose; the siege of his headquarters should be lifted.

He welcomed the statement that the road of peace could be walked together.� Israel should show restraint and heed the calls of the international community.� Every passing day showed the inherent values of the Mitchell report and the Tenet plan.� Turkey was ready to contribute to peace in any way it could.� Both parties knew which road they should take and how to assure hope.

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