A peace settlement should not be impossible.

But Kosovo s government also has an interest in a settlement.

It may also presuppose at least a temporary settlement of the main regional conflicts.

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela favours a comprehensive and peaceful settlement to the Israeli Palestinian conflict.

(a) To resume immediately the Abuja talks with a view to arriving at a lasting and durable negotiated settlement

(a) To resume immediately the Abuja talks with a view to arriving at a lasting and durable negotiated settlement

Acknowledging the efforts being undertaken by civil society to promote a peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine,

But a political settlement within Afghanistan cannot succeed without a regional grand bargain. The first Great Game was resolved a century ago by making Afghanistan a buffer state in which outsiders did not interfere.

In the long run, the best outcome is a peaceful resolution to the sovereignty issue, or, barring that, a compromise that satisfies both sides core interests.

It is also taking place at a time when the government s chances of reaching a compromise are more favorable.

Beyond the additional troops, President Obama must strive for an inclusive settlement in Afghanistan.

Welcoming the initiatives and efforts undertaken by civil society in pursuit of a peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine,

As we know from bitter experience, waiting only makes a peace settlement harder to achieve.

But the collapse of the Soviet Union meant that there was no negotiated settlement of this new order.

A compromise is being worked out, but it must pass the test of reality.

Welcoming the initiatives and efforts undertaken by civil society in pursuit of a peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine,

(a) Cases where a judge or an arbitrator, in the course of judicial or arbitral proceedings, attempts to facilitate a settlement and

4.4 The Commission's investigations were free, and cases are referred to a board of inquiry if a settlement is not possible.

Indeed, failure to reach a settlement in the past was not the result of bad faith, or inadequate negotiating skills.

But he was unable to improve the situation or help Iraq s Shias and Sunnis reach a political compromise.

There is a growing understanding in Burma of the importance of the international community s support in reaching a lasting settlement.

For a start, we should recognize that there will be no political settlement in Palestine without including Hamas.

In 2005, the government spent several weeks negotiating with striking civil service workers before reaching a settlement.

Some of them are also outrageously irresponsible in their whole attitude towards reaching a negotiated settlement.

The two sides noted that an early settlement of the dispute was vital for promoting peace and stability in the Mano River basin.

As a Palestinian woman activist says, Peace will only be achieved when there is freedom, equality and justice. It is essential that Israel immediately cease all violations of international law and a sustainable resolution of the conflict be reached.

Regretting that progress towards a political solution has been negligible at best and urging both sides to work towards the resumption of negotiations for a comprehensive settlement,

The parties should refrain from any unilateral measures that would undermine efforts to achieve a final peace settlement.

The costs of not reaching a peace settlement may not show up in Israel s economic statistics or in formal diplomatic interactions.

On March 16, 2001, an International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling facilitated a peaceful settlement of the matter.

To the west of the city is Maleh which used to be a separate settlement but was not a part of Semnan.

Both sides have substantially reduced their options, thereby limiting the possibility of a diplomatic compromise.

Members of the European Union are still divided and continue to hope for a compromise and other options.

While a negotiated settlement acceptable to both Iran and the rest of the international community would be a hugely difficult undertaking, it is achievable.

It will also have to accept the wish of the huge majority of Palestinians for a peaceful settlement with Israel.

In considering this draft resolution, which is flexible and balanced, we should therefore be able to reach a dynamic compromise.

With a negotiated settlement to the conflict still elusive, prospects for durable solutions are not likely in 2005 for an estimated 2 million internally displaced persons and more than 40,000 Colombian refugees.

So virulent is the dispute that even a short term settlement will require third party mediation.

In the European context a formal friendly settlement has been reached in approximately 12.5 per cent of the cases declared admissible.

They cannot allow their actions on the ground to undermine the chances of a political settlement at long last.

It urges all the parties to show their commitment to peace in Darfur by negotiating positively and flexibly, with a view to reaching a rapid settlement.

A cease fire has been brokered between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Israel and Syria have started peace negotiations, and Israel has offered Lebanon a chance to resolve the issues that block a bilateral settlement.

Palestinian and Arab opinion is waiting for the US, as Israel s ally, to intervene and press for concessions.

China will, as always, firmly support a peaceful resolution of the nuclear issue on the Korean peninsula through dialogue.

My delegation remains hopeful that it will be possible to reach a compromise among the various proposals that have been submitted before our leaders meet in September 2005.