NEWS RELEASES
CANADA WELCOMES DECISION TO AMENDTHE PALESTINIAN CHARTER
April 24, 1996 No. 78
CANADA WELCOMES DECISION TO AMEND
THE PALESTINIAN CHARTER
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today welcomed the decision of the
Palestine National Council to revoke clauses of the Palestinian Charter calling
for the destruction of Israel. An overwhelming majority of Council members voted
today in favour of this amendment to the 32-year-old Palestinian Charter.
"We welcome the outcome of this historic vote, which demonstrates the commitment
of the Palestinian leadership to the Middle East peace process," said Mr.
Axworthy.
The vote today in Gaza by the Palestine National Council sets the stage for the
upcoming negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority toward a
permanent agreement.
"Canada strongly supports the forthcoming negotiations, which will be an integral
part of a just, lasting and comprehensive peace in the region," added Mr.
Axworthy.
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