Basque Premier Juan José Ibarretxe said that "official talks" between the armed Basque band ETA and the Spanish Government are underway as well as the talks among all the political parties, so he is optimistic about the Basque peace process.
In an appearance at the IV Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of Bilbao in the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, Ibarretxe stressed the importance of "sending a message of optimism" on the Basque peace process to the Basques. The Basque president also urged the politicians to be "well-balanced" because "it is not right to send a message of optimism in the morning and a message of pessimism at night."
Ibarretxe said he understands Basques are worried about the peace process but he added he was optimistic as, on the one hand, the "official talks between ETA" and the Spanish Government are underway, and , on the other hand, the talks among all the political parties.
The Basque premier said he is confident the political parties are currently "more mature than ever to deal with the Basque peace process" and, therefore, "make the dream of peace and of political agreements come true."
Monday, October 02, 2006
Talks and More Talks
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