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Press Statement
Richard Boucher, Spokesman
Washington, DC
November 16, 2004


Travel to Israel and the Palestinian Territories

Secretary Powell will travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories on November 21-22, before traveling to the Iraq Neighbors' Conference in Sharm al-Sheikh. The Secretary will meet with Israeli officials and the new Palestinian leadership to discuss how, during this period of transition, we can move forward toward peace and realize the shared goals of the President's vision of two states living side by side in peace and security. The Secretary also looks forward to meeting with his Quartet counterparts in Sharm al-Sheikh.

The Secretary will discuss upcoming Palestinian Presidential elections, and how all parties can support this essential step in helping a new Palestinian leadership emerge that is committed to democratic reforms, transparency in governance, restoration of law and order, and fighting terror. He will also look at ways to revitalize the Palestinian economy, and consult on how to ensure successful implementation of the Israeli plan to withdraw from Gaza and parts of the West Bank in a way that advances the roadmap and the two-state vision.

This is an important moment for the Palestinian people, for Israel, and for the region. The U.S. is ready to support fully Palestinians and Israelis in their efforts to end violence and terror and realize the President's vision of two states living side by side in peace and security.

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Released on November 16, 2004

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