Peace Conference, USA
23 November 2007
Pretoria â South African Foreign Minister Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will
represent the country at the Middle East Peace Conference scheduled from Monday
to Wednesday, 26 to 28 November 2007 in the United States of America.
The Conference is also expected to be attended by representatives of the
Quartet, Arab League, United Nations Security Council, G8, Organisation of
Islamic Conference and others
Minister Dlamini Zuma will participate in the Middle East Peace Conference
as part of South Africaâs efforts to contribute to a peaceful solution to the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this regard, South Africa hopes to contribute
its experience in the transition from Apartheid to democracy as part of
international efforts to help bring about peace in the Middle East.
The Conference will serve as a launching pad for three simultaneous
processes: permanent status negotiations; implementation of the first phase of
the 2003 Quartet Roadmap; and gradual Arab-Israeli diplomatic engagement. The
idea is for the two sides to reach a peace agreement; present it to their
respective publics through elections or referendums and so ensure Roadmap
compliance.
Minister Dlamini Zuma is expected to return to South Africa on Thursday, 29
November 2007.
Enquiries: Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
23 November 2007
