The start of the so-called "proximity" talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, marks a step forward in U.S.-led efforts to revive the stalled regional peace process.
在以色列和巴勒斯坦政府之间所谓的“间接”谈判是由巴勒斯坦民族权力机构主席阿巴斯主导的，这标志着以美国为主的、为停滞的中东和平进程所做的努力向前迈进了一步。
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"I think we've been very clear in our efforts that the resumption of talks is absolutely essential for the progress we seek toward a two-state solution," she said. "We will be starting with proximity talks next week. Senator Mitchell will be going back to the region, and we look forward to the meeting of the Arab [League] follow-up committee in Cairo tomorrow night to support the commitment by President Abbas to move forward with these talks."
希拉里说：“我认为我们做出的努力清楚表明，恢复和谈是我们寻求两国共存的解决方案的根本。我们将会在下星期开始‘间接’谈判。米切尔参议员将返回中东地区，我们盼望着明天晚上在开罗与阿拉伯国家联盟的一个委员会会面，来支持阿巴斯主席为推动和谈作出的承诺。”
