We want to put an end to the current tensions that have prevailed in this region since the 1940s. We have to solve these problems. Once we do that, I believe that there will be nothing preventing economic cooperation in the Middle East or preventing the Middle East from joining the global circle of active partnership. If there is an offer that is in compliance with U.N. Resolution 242's principles of land for peace, Israel will return to the 1967 borders, and relations of peace will be the order of the day. Also with Lebanon.
Nothing is impossible.
But it has to be reasonable and balanced in a way that does not flout international law or the tenets of the peace process as agreed upon in Madrid. First, the decision of Arab leaders to convene the Arab summit annually is a major achievement. Second, the return of Iraq and its participation in the Arab world meetings is a major achievement. The third accomplishment is the support shown for the Intifada, which has been accepted and supported by the Arab summit in very clear terms. A fourth achievement is that we still support the peace process.