Qatar's Prime Minister / Press Conference

Washington, April 29 (QNA) - Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, who is also the Chairman of the the Arab peace initiative Ministerial Committee said the meeting, which was held today with the US officials was fruitful and constructive, stressing that the Arab countries believe that peace is a strategic choice and return to the peace initiative between Palestinians and Israelis is a solution for the two parties and for the stability of the Middle East . HE the Premier and Foreign Minister added, in a joint press conference with the US Secretary of State John Kerry, that the Arab League delegation stressed during the meeting that the solution must be on the basis of the two states and on the basis of the1967 border with the possibility of minor, mutually agreed swaps. On behalf of the Arab League delegation HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, expressed his thanks to President Barack Obama and the US Secretary of State for their efforts and their commitment to peace and President Mahmoud Abbas's commitment to peace as well. For his part, US Secretary of State John Kerry welcomed and thanked the delegation of the Arab initiative delegation, describing the meeting as constructive and came out with positive results. He stressed the significant role played by the Arab League in achieving peace in the Middle East, noting that the meeting dealt with the peace initiative aimed at ending the Arab-Israeli conflict. He said on behalf of the US President, which was also emphasized by the Vice President, the position of the US government and its support to find a solution to the Middle East issue, noting that this was confirmed by the US President in May 2012, which is a two-state solution through direct negotiations. He stressed the importance of continuing the dialogue in order to find a solution in the Middle East, stressing the importance of meeting continuously and periodically to support and push forward the peace process in order to reach a solution. The press conference was attended by the Arab League Secretary General Dr. Nabil El Araby and a number of foreign ministers and representatives of the Member States of the Arab Initiative Ministerial Committee. (END)