Final communique calls on Israel to implement its obligations under the road map
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 3/2/2005

The London conference for supporting the Palestinian Authority wrapped up its activities yesterday with the final communique calling on Israel to undertake its commitments under the Roadmap to peace plan.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who hosted the meeting, made comments during a news conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas following the one-day conference in London.

Widely seen as a gesture of support for Abbas, it was also attended by United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

The British Prime Minister said they've reached International consensus on how to move forward on three key principles essential to building a viable Palestinian state:

* Governance, including elections and other institutions.

* Security, including a coherent security forces.

* The development of economic and social structures.

US Lt. Gen. William Ward will lead the security force co- ordination, Blair said.

The World Bank will playa "key role" in the economic and social development of any future state, said Blair.

Abbas, who called the conference "very fruitful," said his government is committed to the peace process and the fragile cease fire he reached with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in early February.

The Palestinian Authority has taken measures to capture those responsible for last. Friday's bombing in Tel Aviv that killed five Israelis and wounded 50, said Abbas.

"We are determined to bring the perpetrators before the courts. Whatever it takes."

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