SYND 5 11 75 UNITED NATIONS EAST GERMAN DELEGATE SPEAKS ON MIDDLE EAST

The transcript discusses the German Democratic Republic's (GDR) position on the rights of the Palestinian people, emphasizing their right to national statehood. It outlines the conditions necessary for achieving a just and lasting peace in the Middle East, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied territories and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The GDR also stresses the importance of the Organization of Palestinian Participation (OOP) in any actions concerning Palestine and the Middle East, highlighting the need for equal participation to achieve peace.

What is the stance of the German Democratic Republic regarding the withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied territories?

What does the text suggest about the right of the Palestinian people to statehood?