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Hamas needs to change position: CE Ministerial Committee

Politics Materials 28 January 2009 19:06 (UTC +04:00)

France, Strasburg, Jan. 28 / Trend , A.Maharramli/

The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, struggling in Palestine, should change its position.

"If Hamas does not change its position on Israel, no negotiations will be held with the organization," Council of Europe (CoE) Committee of Ministers chairman, Spain's Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos told CoE.

He said urged Hamas to stop violence, respect international principles and recognize Israel as a state.

"We want Hamas to maintain permanent peace. It is therefore imperative to adhere to a rigid and strong position against Hamas," he said.

Initiatives for peace in the Middle East are continuing, Moratinos said, adding that the EU should not allow Hamas to control the Gaza Strip. He said it is important to strengthen the Council of the Palestinian Autonomy.

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