Progress in the Middle East peace process multilateral negotiations. (statement by Assistant Secretary of State Robert H. Pelletreau) (Transcript)

The Middle East Multilateral Steering Group met July 12-13 in Tabarka, Tunisia. The Steering Group - which is composed of core parties from the Middle East; the United States and Russia, as co - sponsors of the peace process; and extraregional parties that have taken on responsibility for the multilateral working groups - monitors, evaluates, and guides the activities of all the working groups.

All the participants contributed to a serious and fruitful dialogue on important organizational and substantive issues. They expressed their appreciation to the Government of Tunisia for its invaluable contribution to the success of the peace process and for its gracious …