Israel-Turkey deal 'hopeful signal' for region, UN chief Ban says

June 27 2016 17:58:07

Israel-Turkey deal 'hopeful signal' for region, UN chief Ban says

JERUSALEM - Agence France-Presse

UN chief Ban Ki-moon on June 27 welcomed a deal between Israel and Turkey to normalise relations after years of acrimony, calling it a "hopeful signal for the stability of the region."

"I welcome today's announcement of the normalisation of relations between Israel and Turkey," Ban told journalists as he met Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.

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