Israel settlement biggest stumbling block to talks: India

[kaykay]

Posted: Tue Oct 25 2011, 10:08 hrs
United Nations:

India has asked Israel to stop settlement activities in occupied Palestinian territories, which it described as a stumbling block in Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.


Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed said that New Delhi welcomed the recent agreement between Israel and Hamas on exchange of prisoners and hopes this move will "ease tension and build confidence."



Speaking at a UN Security Council debate on the situation in the Middle East and Palestine, Ahamed said the "biggest stumbling block" to direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians remains continuing settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories.


"We call upon Israel to stop settlement activities. This will facilitate resumption of negotiations in which all final status issues should be addressed," he said.



The Minister voiced India's firm conviction that lasting peace and security in the region can be achieved only through peaceful dialogue and not through use of force.

Israel settlement biggest stumbling block to talks: India - Indian Express

 

[Vibs]

Wow..off late the Indian foreign policy has been more and more bold and there is a clear theme to India's stand on a number of issues! Fits seamlessly with our history of being the first non Arab state to recognize Palestine.

Wonder what the Zionist conspiracy theorists we see around here would say to this development.

 

[fd24]

Im pleased that a nation like India realizes we should do all we can to resolve this issue peacefully. I commend them for this vocal and respected stance they have taken. Thank you India

 

[cyphercide]

Kudos to the Indian establishment for acting like a responsible member of the United Nations.If the internal mechanics of the United Nations weren't so disproportionally skewed in favor of the western interests, we would more peaceful resolutions rather than military interventions.

 

[r3alist]

One statement here or there does not change anything, words are not the same as actions.

The Israelis know this which is why they won't mind so much.

Indians know this which is why they say it, to have some credibility on the arab street.

India is still cooperating with Israel very very closely, especially militarily, it's a hedging strategy, old news.