Haniyya: “Cairo meetings paved the way for dialogue”

Friday October 10, 2008 23:11 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC & Agencies

Prime Minister of the dissolved government of Hamas in Gaza, Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyya, stated on Friday that the talks between Palestinian factions, including Fateh and Hamas, in Cairo paved the way for starting national dialogue which could end the internal divisions.

Ismail Haniyya of Hamas

In an interview which was broadcasted by the Ramatan News Agency, Haniyya stated that  the recent talks were very serious and discussed in depth all issues regarding the Palestinian national dialogue.

He added that he hopes that the recent talks made an impact on resuming comprehensive national dialogue.

Egypt started separate talks with the Palestinian factions in August in an attempt to prepare for comprehensive Palestinian talks. The initial talks were concluded after the Egyptian Intelligence Chief, Omar Suleiman, met with Hamas delegates.  

Hamas leader, Mahmoud Zahhar, stated that Hamas delegates will meet with Fateh delegates in Cairo on October 25 in an attempt to end their difference and end the current rift and divisions.

He added that the meeting which was held on Wednesday between Hamas delegates and Suleiman resulted in an initial agreement on the main points that should be agreed upon.

Zahhar said that these points are forming a unity government, reforming the institutions of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), and reforming the security devices with the help of Arab experts who will be in charge of coordination and training.

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