United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan assured Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that Washington is committed to the two-state solution it promised to the Palestinians.
This came during the “frank and clear" talks between Abbas and Sullivan on Thursday, said the Palestinian presidency spokesman, Nabil Abu Rudeineh.
Abbas said Palestinians are still waiting for President Joe Biden to implement his promises regarding the two-state solution, halting settlements, not displacing Jerusalemite citizens and reopening the US Consulate in East Jerusalem.
According to Abu Rudeineh, Sullivan affirmed that the administration is keen to resolve all these issues.
He told Bennett that Biden is committed to the two-state solution, plans to reopen the US consulate in Jerusalem and has reservations about all the settlement measures, the spokesman added.
The meeting took place following the top US official’s recent meetings with Israeli officials which focused on Iran’s nuclear plans.
Abbas and Sullivan agreed on the importance of joint action by all relevant parties to achieve peace and stability in the region.
Sullivan conveyed Biden’s greetings to Abbas and his affirmation of the US commitment to the two-state solution.
Abbas, for his part, briefed Sullivan on the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, urging the US to put an end to settlement activities and settlers's attacks.
He underscored the importance of respecting the historical situation in Al-Aqsa Mosque, ending the expulsion of Palestinian residents from Jerusalem neighborhoods, halting tax cuts and the stifling of the Palestinian economy.
“Abbas stressed the need to end unilateral Israeli practices that undermine the two-state solution and implement the signed agreements to start a real political process, in line with the international legitimacy and UN resolutions.”
He also underlined the importance of bolstering bilateral ties and overcoming the obstacles that hinder their development.
