UN General Assembly
2012

and calls once again on all parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and to initiate a genuine process of dialogue and peacemaking, in the framework of respect for the independence and sovereignty of that country and for the fundamental rights and freedoms of its citizens. We support the efforts undertaken by the Secretary- General and the Arab League to find a negotiated and peaceful solution to the conflict. We would encourage the mission of the Joint Special Representative, Lakhdar Brahimi, to continue its efforts. However, that is not the only outstanding issue. Peru deems regrettable the fact that in more than 60 years our Organization has not been able to find a solution to the legitimate demand of the Palestinian people to establish an independent State and to live in peace within secure and internationally recognized borders. Peru recognizes the Palestinian State, has established diplomatic relations with it and, based on Peru’s historical position since 1947 and on international law, supports its admission as a full Member of the United