Jimmy Carter backs establishment of Palestinian state

Former US President Jimmy Carter emphasized the importance of establishing a Palestinian state in a lecture delivered at the Omani Diplomatic Institute at Muscat during Carter's visit to Oman, which concluded yesterday.

Carter said: I have called for establishing a Palestinian state adding that to create a balance in the region and to promote peace, the Palestinian people must enjoy their rights comprehensively, in freedom and justice.

Concerning the Wye River accordm Carter said that stability cannot be achieved without strong will and political courage for all to apply the agreements and fulfill their commitments so peace can prevail.