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Tony Blair welcomes Israel's decision to allow exports from Gaza
Wednesday, Dec 08, 2010 in Office of Tony Blair, Office of the Quartet Representative
Quartet Representative Tony Blair today welcomed the Israeli cabinet decision to allow exports from Gaza which will boost the local economy and build jobs.
The Office of the Quartet Representative has been urging the Government of Israel to allow greater exports from Gaza so that there can be a functioning private sector to improve the facts on the ground.
Tony Blair, who was instrumental in negotiating the easing of the closure policy in June, said: "The Israeli government has today taken another important step, which follows its decision from June of this year to change Israel's policy towards imports to Gaza.
"Allowing exports is key for the revitalisation of Gaza's economy and job creation and can be done in accordance with Israel's security needs. It will help strengthen the legitimate private sector and alleviate some of the hardship faced by local businessmen.
“There is, of course, still much more to do for the people of Gaza, not least in the area of construction, water and power and we will continue to move forward on these issues."
