35 Quotes by Erik Solheim

Both sides agreed there is a need to come together to decide how the ceasefire can be implemented in a better manner. I expect Geneva to be the venue.

We expect the Geneva talks to go ahead. We are at a crucial moment where the peace process can be moved forward. The time is right now.

We expect Geneva to be the venue for such a meeting.

As soon as the parties bring the peace process back on track (...) donors will be more than ready to support them.

A date has been agreed between the government, the Tigers and Oslo.

The big risk are spoilers who want to produce violence to undermine this positive effort. At the moment the parties should do their utmost to stop violence, but they should not let violent elements and spoilers derail the process.

They should not underestimate the difficulties. We have to talk to the Swiss before we can announce a date.

There may be a need for more meetings. They would be held in Switzerland or elsewhere in Europe.

It is very positive that the parties have agreed to meet at a high level to discuss how to improve the serious security situation.