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Middle East tops discussions between Ban and US Secretary of State<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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6 August 2010 – The Middle East peace process and efforts to renew direct talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians were the focus of discussions today between Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. <\/p><\/div>\n

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Mr. Ban, who is on an official visit to Japan, spoke by telephone this morning Japan time with Ms. Clinton about the situation in the Middle East. <\/p><\/div>\n

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The two officials talked about the role of the diplomatic Quartet – comprising the United Nations, the European Union (EU), Russia and the US – in helping to spur momentum in the peace process, according to information released by a spokesperson for the Secretary-General. The Quartet backs the Road Map, the internationally-approved plan for a two-State solution to the Middle East conflict. <\/p><\/div>\n

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The Israelis and the Palestinians have been engaging in indirect talks and Mr. Ban and other senior Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ officials have voiced support for the two sides to take part in direct talks to try to reach a lasting settlement to the conflict. <\/p><\/div>\n

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Mr. Ban also briefed Ms. Clinton on his recent conversations with leaders in the region.<\/p><\/div>\n

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