In the present circumstances, it is even more urgent that the United Nations in accordance with its purposes and principles, plays a more decisive role in the Middle East. International law must be enforced and negotiations must be resumed. We urge Israeli and Palestinian leaders to heed to the appeals of the international community in this debate, taking all the necessary steps in order to create the necessary conditions for the resumption of the peace process. International support and popular confidence is to be achieved by peace, not by confrontation. Mr. President, The only way to produce mutually beneficial lasting results is through negotiation, constructive dialogue and respect for agreements.
Peace is achievable.
The Oslo process, the progress in the last years and the recent demonstrations of flexibility prove that a better future can be built on dialogue. Acts of violence will not further anyone s cause. It is our expectation that this debate will prompt those in a position to do so to put an end to violence. All peoples of the region deserve an environment of political freedom, peace and stability, where they can concentrate their strengths on prosperity and social and economic development. Brazil remains prepared to contribute in whichever way it can in order to help achieve this goal.