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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 8686

16 April 2004
THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) eu/middle east
Solana welcomes proposed withdrawal from Gaza Strip but stresses this must restart implementation of Roadmap, with Israel coordinating practical arrangements with Palestinians - Cowen is to consult with counterparts on Friday

Brussels, 15/04/2004 (Agence Europe) - Ariel Sharon's announcement on Wednesday in Washington of his intention to withdraw from the Gaza Strip and parts of the West Bank was welcomed by CFSP High Representative Javier Solana, who said in a declaration, however, that this should provide an "opportunity to restart the implementation of the Roadmap" and that the Palestinian Authority should be involved in the process. The Quartet (EU, UN, United States and Russia) will "now examine in detail...

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