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P 181636Z AUG 06
FM AMEMBASSY BRIDGETOWN
TO SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 3130

UNCLAS BRIDGETOWN 001453 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR WHA/CAR 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ODIP DO XL
SUBJECT: MFA STATEMENT ON UN RESOLUTION 1701 
 
¶1. Embassy Bridgetown received via fax a statement from 
Dominica's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Labour on 
UN Resolution 1701. 
 
Begin Text 
 
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and 
Labour on the UN Resolution 1701 Calling for a Ceasefire in 
the Lebanon/Israeli Conflict 
 
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica welcomes 
Resolution 1701 adopted unanimously by the United Nations 
Security Council on Friday August 11, 2006 after one month of 
intense fighting, which calls for an immediate cessation of 
hostilities and for Israel and Lebanon to support a permanent 
ceasefire and work towards a long-term resolution of 
differences. 
 
Government has observed with grave concern the cycle of 
violence that has unfolded between Israel and Lebanon since 
the events of July 12 which has resulted in widespread human 
suffering and loss of innocent life in both Israel and 
Lebanon; has caused extensive damage to civilian 
infrastructure; and posed a threat to international peace and 
security. 
 
Resolution 1701 which was unanimously adopted by all 15 
members of the Security Council offers some hope for a 
lasting peace between Israel and Lebanon.  The acceptance of 
the resolution by both countries has increased the chances of 
a permanent ceasefire and a long term solution to conflicts 
between them.  It would not be enough merely to return to the 
situation which existed prior to July 12, 2006. 
 
The Government of Dominica therefore hopes that Israel and 
Lebanon will respect the principles and elements set forth in 
Resolution 1701 to ensure the maintenance of the ceasefire 
and the implementation of a long term solution to this crisis 
and, with the support of the international community, make 
every effort to bring lasting peace to the Middle East. 
 
/s/ 
 
Charles A. Savarin 
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade 
and Labour 
 
August 16, 2006 
 
End Text 
 
¶2.  Embassy Bridgetown will send the original statement to 
WHA/CAR once it is received. 
KRAMER