US ready to mediate discussions between Israel and Lebanon - Pompeo
Politics
22 December, 2020, 07:50 pm
Last modified: 22 December, 2020, 07:53 pm
“Regrettably, despite goodwill on both sides, the parties remain far apart,” Pompeo said in a statement
Mike Pompeo. Photo:Reuters
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday said the United States is ready to keep working with Israel and Lebanon on negotiations for a maritime boundary, as the countries struggle to come to an agreement.
"Regrettably, despite goodwill on both sides, the parties remain far apart," Pompeo said in a statement.
"The United States remains ready to mediate constructive discussions and urges both sides to negotiate based on the respective maritime claims both have previously deposited at the United Nations. "
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