The Elders visit Washington DC and London on 22-24 July to support Middle East peace
The Elders will travel to Washington DC and London from 22 to 24 July to discuss peace efforts in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
19 July 2013
Media advisory: The Elders visit Washington DC and London on 22-24 July to support Middle East peace
The Elders will travel to Washington DC and London from 22 to 24 July to discuss peace efforts in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Several members of the group, including former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari, UN-Arab league peace envoy to Syria Lakhdar Brahimi and former US President.
Jimmy Carter will hold a series of high-level meetings with government representatives and policy experts.
In both capitals, the Elders will take part in public events to discuss the future of the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including current US efforts to restart talks between Israelis and Palestinians, the Arab Peace Initiative, the role of the European Union and the impact of regional events.
A press release will be issued on Wednesday 24 July 2013.
Media opportunities
To enquire about attending these events, please use the appropriate contact listed below.
Monday 22 July – Washington DC
17:00-18:00 PUBLIC EVENT with Martti Ahtisaari, Lakhdar Brahimi and Jimmy Carter
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
1779 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Contact: Patricia Stottlemyer (pstottlemyer@ceip.org / +1 202 939 2238)
Wednesday 24 July – London
18:00-19:00 PUBLIC EVENT with Martti Ahtisaari, Lakhdar Brahimi and Jimmy Carter
The Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House
10 St James’ Square
London SW1Y 4LE
Contact: Press Office (pressoffice@chathamhouse.org / +44 20 7957 5739)
For media inquiries please contact:
Sylvain Biville, Media Manager, The Elders: media@theElders.org / T +44 7547 736 371
Elliott Fox, Media Officer, The Elders: media@theElders.org / T +44 7795 693 903
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