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[ 23-02-2005 ]
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[ International Relations ]
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[ U.S ]
      [Bush cites support for Mideast peace plan
      By ALLISON DUNFIELD
      Globe and Mail Update
      Thursday, June 27

      U.S. President George W. Bush said he is building support for his Mideast plan, which calls for a new leader for the Palestinian people along with a separate state.

      Mr. Bush spoke about his plan during a break in a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday in Kananaskis, Alta.

      The two leaders are taking part in the Group of Eight summit, which will wrap up by the end of the day on Thursday."I am very pleased with the response to my proposal in the Middle East," Mr. Bush told reporters as he sat alongside Mr. Putin outside the Summit Hall.

      "Most leaders understand something has to change in order for there to be peace. That starts with free elections, a new constitution and transparency among Palestinians."

      Mr. Bush said there needs to be a point where the two states co-exist side by side.

      On Wednesday, he warned Palestinians that he would cut off future aid to the country if Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat were elected. Mr. Arafat has said an election will be held early next year.

      Early polls say he would likely be the winner.

      British Prime Minister Tony Blair moved closer to Mr. Bush's comments when he spoke during the meetings on Wednesday, saying that there could be adverse consequences if Mr. Arafat remained in power.

      Meanwhile, Prime Minister Jean Chrétien retreated on Wednesday from his comments earlier in the week that a change in Palestinian leaders "might be a good thing."

      On Wednesday night, he softened his stand, saying it is up to Palestinian leaders to choose their own leader. His comments were more similar to those of Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham another time this week.

      Some were concerned that the Middle East would take over the agenda, but Mr. Chrétien managed to keep it to the topic of aid for Africa.

      A plan to provide an increase of $12-billion (U.S.) by 2006 was completed on Thursday.


      World Fact Book (CIA)]


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