UN General Assembly
2012

the way to the eradication of oppression, extremism, hegemony and terrorism in our world. Stability cannot exist without a Palestinian spring, and a Palestinian spring can occur only through the full implementation of the Palestinians’ right to self-determination on their land. The Arab world is witnessing one of the most critical periods of its modern history. We have reached a crossroads where societies must make choices that will translate their ambitions into reality. We therefore request the international community to draw up a serious economic, cultural and development road map to assist those countries in that newly reached breakthrough. Our young Arab societies are in need of enlightenment and development that can be achieved only by providing education and employment to put an end to ignorance and improve our living standards. That will also certainly contribute to fighting extremism. We therefore suggest that countries step forward with their technical expertise while others offer financial assistance to draft a plan that could be implemented through the framework of a new institution to assist young men and women working in public