Ashton to donor countries, help Palestinians

The European Union has launched a new appeal to donor countries withthe Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians during a meeting in New York. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton called on donors to help the Palestinian Authority, said a statement released in Brussels. The high representative reaffirmed the EUs position concerning the need to make urgent progress for a solution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the best interest of stability, prosperity, lasting peace and security in the region, said the statement issued by Ashtons spokesperson. Ashton also stressed that the results obtained with the creation of the institutions of the Palestinian State and to support economic sustainability are crucial in this context. The EU high representative also emphasized the importance of pursuing all political issues, confronting the grave economic situation and security issues concerning both sides.