UN General Assembly
2010

Israel would also bear responsibility for any negative consequences. Were Israel to pass this test, we would look forward to a quick resolution by both parties of 39 10-55103 the question of borders between them. The solutions in this respect are known to all. Settling the matter of borders would enable us to take important steps towards settling the conflict as a whole. Egypt also supports any serious effort to resume direct negotiations on the Syrian and Lebanese tracks in a way that would allow both countries to regain their occupied territories and consequently reach a comprehensive peace, implement the Arab Peace Initiative and end the Arab-Israeli conflict once and for all. Brotherly Sudan is currently facing the most difficult juncture since its independence. In addition to developments in Darfur, the referendum on self- determination for Southern Sudan is drawing near. Egypt follows this situation with the greatest interest, given our common border with that country. Our interest is based not only on the close brotherly relations between our two peoples, but also on our