Xinhua General News Service, 24.02.04

“…The Geneva Accord falls in line completely with [Swiss] perception and its positive actions to bring peace and stability around the world," al-Faisal told reporters.

"The most important aspect of the Swiss-backed Geneva Accord is that it comes from the civil population on both sides of the divide," he said.

"It complements the Road Map and the initiative of the Arab League summit in Beirut -- both of which take into consideration the actions of government towards peace. But here is an effort to solidify public opinion in both Israel and Palestine behind the peace process," he further explained…”