Joint Statement with Israel on the Geneva Peace Conference on the Middle East
(October 5, 1977)
The U.S. and Israel agree that Security Council Resolutions
242 and 338 remain the agreed basis for the resumption of the Geneva
Peace Conference and that all the understandings and agreements between
them on. this subject remain in force.
Proposals for removing remaining obstacles to reconvening
the Geneva Conference were developed. Foreign Minister Dayan will consult
his Government on the results of these discussions. Secretary Vance
will discuss these proposals with the other parties to the Geneva Conference.
Acceptance of the Joint U.S.-U.S.S.R. Statement of
October 1, 1977, by the parties is not a prerequisite for the reconvening
and conduct of the Geneva Conference.
Sources: Public Papers of the President |