UN General Assembly
1982

Israel as well as its neighbours must have the right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries. There can be no just and durable solution to the Middle East conflict unless this principle is fully respected. 65. The implementation of the national rights of the Palestinian people, including its right to self- determination, is of equal importance. This implies Israel's withdrawal from territories occupied in 1967. It also implies that representatives of the Palestinian people should participate in negotiations on the solu¬tion of the Palestinian problem in all its aspects. The procedure for the realization of Palestinian self- determination should be established through such negotiations. 66. In spite of the tragic events of the last few weeks we have noted some encouraging signs of a positive development towards a peaceful and com¬prehensive solution to the conflict. The plan outlined by the President of the United States on I September for a more general settlement of the Middle East problem, and in particular the Palestinian question, has been welcomed by Norway as a significant and important contribution to