UN General Assembly
2012

Nations must therefore persevere in finding a peaceful end to the conflict. We therefore support the efforts of the Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States in trying to bring the conflict in Syria to a peaceful end. I also wish to underline Guyana’s strong support for the peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We are of the view that the resolution of that conflict, which has lasted for too long, is key to a lasting peace in the Middle East. Guyana recognizes the State of Palestine based on its 1967 borders and supports its aspirations to full membership in the United Nations. The Palestinian people deserve the same rights as people everywhere: to live in dignity, security, freedom and independence, at peace with all their neighbours and with the right to move freely in their own land. Guyana is encouraged by the continuing efforts of the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan to resolve their differences through negotiations. We are hopeful also that the people of Mali will be