Hamas says ready for talks with West Asia Quartet

Gaza, Mar 27: The Palestinian militant group Hamas today called for dialogue with the Quartet of international mediators to try to end conflict in West Asia.

''Our government will be ready for a dialogue with the Quartet committee to look into all ways to end the state of struggle and achieve calm in the region,'' Hamas prime minister designate Ismail Haniyeh told the Palestinian parliament as he presented his governing agenda.

The Quartet comprises the United States, the European Union, Russia and the United Nations.

Reuters