Syria - Israel And Syria To Resume Negotiations In
(12 Jun 1995) T/I 10:25:13 STORY: SYRIA LOCATION: CHRISTOPHER DATE: 10 JUNE 1995 DURATION: 1.15 Israel and Syria to resume negotiations in USA US Secretary of State Warren Christopher announced on Saturday (10/6) that both Syria and Israel will resume negotiations in Washington on June 27. Speaking to reporters after meeting Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, Christopher said: "We had a thorough and constructive discussion of the next steps to move the Syrian-Israeli (peace) track to a new and intensive phase." Christopher admitted there were many difficult issues ahead and that 1995 was a critical year because of the electoral calendar in the US and Israel. Both countries are due to elect leaders in 1996 and the outcome of those elections may affect the peace talks. SHOWS: (DAMASCUS, SYRIA 10/6) WS Warren Christopher into news conference. Natsot Christopher: "We are, I think, on the verge of beginning, an agreement to begin, a sequence of steps along the following lines: first, the Syrian Chief of Staff (General Hikmat) Shihabi and the Israeli Chief of Staff (General Amnon) Shahak will come to Washington for discussions under US auspices on the security arrangements to be covered by the Israeli-Syrian peace agreement when and if it's completed. These discussions will commence in Washington on the 27th of June and will continue for two or three days. After the initial meetings of the chiefs of staff starting on the 27th of June, we anticipate about a two-week interval to allow both sides to review the results of those discussions and digest the results." CA two aides by door. More natsot Christopher: "Everyone knows that there are gaps between the two parties and that there are very serious issues to be faced. I think they approach it understanding the need for creativity, if the issues are, if the gaps are, to be narrowed and closed." Christopher leaving podium and walking out of room. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: / ap_archive Facebook: / aparchives Instagram: / apnews You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...
