determination, and Israel's withdrawal from territories occupied after 1976, in addition to the establishment of an independent, sovereign and viable Palestinian state with Al-Quds as its capital. While expressing his appreciation for the role played by the United States to settle the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Emir stressed that the time has come to return to the United Nations system as a framework for all and as an organization recognized by all to resolve the crises, pointing out that any peace process shall at the end, be based on a legitimacy and purpose. "The State of Qatar is looking forward to working with the United States in efforts that can make the 21th century a century of peace and justice for all peoples," the Emir was quoted as saying by Qatar News Agency (QNA).
