10 FEBRUARY 2020
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today¡¯s noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General.
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Question:? Thanks, Farhan.? On the Palestinian stuff in the Security Council that¡¯s happening tomorrow, is it the understanding of the Secretariat that Ehud Olmert is going to be taking part in some way in the building? ?That¡¯s the ex?Israeli Prime Minister.
Deputy Spokesman:? I don¡¯t have any confirmation of his presence in the building.? I¡¯m aware that he is in town, but you would have to reach out to his team.? We don¡¯t speak for him.
Question:? Sure.? Thanks.? And am I right in thinking the Secretary?General is going to be speaking at the session? ?And, if he is, could you just give us a taste of what kind of message he¡¯s going to be bringing tomorrow?
Deputy Spokesman:? You¡¯re aware of the messages that we have on this particular issue, and they¡¯ve been very clear and consistent.? I can confirm that he intends to speak.? I believe that Nickolay Mladenov, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Special Coordinator, also intends to speak.
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For information media. Not an official record.
Document Sources: Secretary-General, Security Council, United Nations Department of Global Communications, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵSCO)
Country: Israel, Palestine (State of), United States of America
Subject: Peace proposals and efforts
Publication Date: 10/02/2020
URL source: /press/en/2020/db200210.doc.htm