RAMALLAH, February 28, 2009 (WAFA)- President Mahmoud Abbas said, Saturday, that “ we are determinedly heading toward national reconciliation and are looking to forming a national unity government.”

In a joint press conference with the European Union's foreign policy coordinator Javier Solana, President Abbas said that for this national government to work properly, it should abide by certain obligations that include the two-state solution, and other singed international obligations.

Presidnet Abbas demanded the Israeli government to commit to its obligations in respect of the two-state solution, stopping colonial operations, check point removal, and applying the Road Map regarding going back to boarders of October 29, 2000.

Abbas also expressed hope to find a quick international support to the reconstruction of Gaza, emphasizing the necessity of a specific mechanism for the support that goes through the Palestinian National Authority and international organizations.

Solana, on the other hand, said that they (EU) will work along with the Israeli government on the previous obligations, as they already signed it with the current Israeli government, and hope to continue with the new one.

Solana pointed out that this visit is part of the preparation for Sharm El-Sheikh conference that will start on Monday.