Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 07-11-2017
The African National Congress (ANC) has told an Israeli delegation that it remains committed to a two state solution in Palestine, emphasizing that urgent steps should be taken to resume talks between both sides.
The ANC’s NEC Sub-committee on International Relations met with the Israeli Minister of Regional Cooperation Tzachi Hanegbi at Luthuli House on Tuesday.
Hanegbi was accompanied by the ambassador of Israel to South Africa, Lior Keinan as well as representatives from the South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBOD).
In a statement the ANC says a number of issues were discussed, including a recommendation of the recently held National Policy Conference (NPC) relating to the downgrading of South Africa’s embassy in Israel.
“The Subcommittee has informed the delegation that the recommendation stands as coming from NPC and that a decision in this regard would be taken at the ANC’s upcoming National Conference in December.”
The ruling party further reiterated it is in the interests of both Palestinians and Israelis that this protracted conflict should come to an end and a lasting solution be found.
“The ANC remains committed to playing a constructive role in the Middle East peace process and within the international relations arena in general.”
The ANC says the meeting formed part of the regular engagement by the party and its subcommittees with a wide range of stakeholders, as well as forming part of party-to-party engagement.
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