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Tony Blair and Quartet Envoys meet with Israeli and Palestinian negotiators
Wednesday, Oct 26, 2011 in Office of Tony Blair, Office of the Quartet Representative
Quartet Representative Tony Blair and Quartet Envoys meet with Israeli and Palestinian negotiators in Jerusalem to discuss a return to talks and come forward with proposals in line with the timetable agreed in September.
After the meetings, the Quartet issued the following statement:
"On 26 October, Quartet Envoys and Quartet Representative Tony Blair met separately with the Parties in Jerusalem to begin implementation of the Quartet statement of 23 September 2011.
"Both Parties expressed their readiness to engage with the Quartet, on the basis of its statement of 23 September, to overcome the current obstacles and resume direct bilateral negotiations without delay or preconditions.
"The Parties agreed with the Quartet to come forward with comprehensive proposals on territory and security within three months in the context of our shared commitment to the objective of direct negotiations leading toward an agreement by the end of 2012.
"Envoys reiterated the Quartet call of 23 September upon the parties to refrain from provocative actions if negotiations are to be effective.
"Quartet Envoys agreed with the parties to meet regularly for the next 90 days to review progress."
