Barak, Arafat Committed to Peace Process 　　Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and Palestinian National Authority (PNA) Chairman Yasser Arafat promised on July 11 to work together to overcome obstacles in the peace process in order to start "a new dawn of peace and security." 　　The two leaders described their 80-minute meeting at the border junction between Israel and the Palestinian-ruled Gaza as "constructive and fruitful." 　　"Our primary objective is to resume the mutual trust which is so crucial to any possibility of security agreement," Barak told a news conference after the meeting. 　　"Both sides have suffered enough, it's about time to find a way to mutual respect, a kind of partnership and make peace together," he said. 　　He promised that his government would abide by all international agreements signed by former Israeli government, including the U.S.-brokered Wye deal. 　　He said he would continue to consult with the Palestinians over the way of implementing the Wye, adding that he hoped to combine it with the final-status talks. 　　Calling Barak a "friend and partner," Arafat said he is confident that "together we can give peace process seriously and truly a chance it deserves." 　　He urged Israel to carry out the Wye agreement in full and halt Jewish settlements, calling them "illegal and destructive." 　　The Palestinian leader also promised to fulfill Palestinian obligations set by signed agreements, including fighting terrorism. 　　"It's time to put an end to the cycle of violence and confrontation," he said. (Xinhua) WorldNews 1999-07-12 Page6 Full Story in Chinese