ROME, November 25, 2008 (WAFA)- Italian President, Giorgio Napolitano said in an exclusive statement to WAFA that he  appreciates the indulgence proved by the Palestinian people and President to the peace process.

He said that Italy is strongly committed to supporting the peace process in the Middle East and to reaching a definite and just solution through Palestinian-Israeli negotiations.

He stated, “our objective, is the same as the international community’s; to establish an independent and sovereign Palestinian state, that enjoys mutual recognition with the Israeli state, in addition to economic prosperity, capability of providing concrete opportunities of progress to the young generations, and willingness to live side by side in peace, justice and security with its neighbors. He added that achieving peace and stability would contribute to putting the basics of more development and prosperity for all peoples of the region.