Washington Rice told potential investors in the Palestinian economy that she would do everything possible to create the political framework for peace, which would make any investments far less risky. Speaking after Rice, Palestinian Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad said he wanted to “celebrate the power of partnership,” including between the public and private sectors. “We are now beginning to witness positive facts on the ground,” he said, and that “reinforces for us the fact we are on the right track.” Fayyad, who was praised by Rice for his economic reforms, said the Palestinians needed to continue on a path of greater responsibility for their own future. Palestinians “must try to position ourselves to take advantage of the enormous debt of good will of the international community, especially of the United States, he said. Fayyad said it was good business to invest in the Palestinian future. “This is not about making the occupation work better, this is about ending it,” he said.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/598007