Foreign Minister on the passing away of Dr. Saeb Erakat

'I extend my deep condolences to the family of Saeb Erakat, the PLO and the Palestinians, whom he represented so vigorously. Dr. Erakat will be remembered for his tireless devotion to peace and a negotiated twostate-solution. I will remember with fondness our meetings', said the Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide after Erakat passed away.