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<p>The reasons for the decision not to appoint a new Middle East Quartet Representative
are a matter for the Quartet Principals (UN Secretary General, US Secretary of State,
Foreign Minister of Russia and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and
Security Policy).</p><br /><p>The “Office of the Quartet Representative” (OQR) has
been renamed the “Office of the Quartet” (OQ). It will be led by two highly-regarded
individuals: Kito de Boer, who joined in January 2015, will serve as Head of Mission
and Sandra Wijnberg, who joined in July 2014, will serve as Deputy Head of Mission.</p><br
/><p>The Head of Mission of the Office of the Quartet (OQ) is charged with delivering
the OQ’s mandate. The mandate remains unchanged, and was set out in a June 2015 statement
by the Quartet Principals. It is to “focus on economic and institutional development
in the Palestinian Territory, addressing issues related to strengthening investment
in the Palestinian private sector, rule of law, and movement and access. The OQ shall
work in coordination and complementarity <em>(sic)</em> with bilateral and multilateral
partners that implement technical assistance programs in the Palestinian Territory.
As such, OQ will play an important role in advancing tangible steps on the ground
to advance the Palestinian economy, and preserve the possibility of a two state solution.”</p>
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