5 September 2010
Adams urges Spain to respond positively to ETA ceasefire
GERRY ADAMS has urged a positive response from the Spanish Government to today's announcement by ETA of a ceasefire.
The Sinn Féin president and MP for West Belfast said:
“I welcome the announcement made today by ETA to pursue Basque independence through peaceful and democratic means. This is a significant statement and has the potential to bring about a permanent end to the long-running conflict in the Basque Country.
“It is now vital that the Spanish Government responds positively and grasps the opportunity to advance a peace process presented by today’s announcement and quickly establish inclusive political negotiations.”
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