In a statement on 25 June 1997, the British Government outlined its approach to achieving peace and a political settlement in Northern Ireland. The key points emphasized were the necessity of consent from both Unionists and Nationalists, the urgency of progress in talks, the rejection of violence, and the inclusion of all parties, including Sinn Féin, contingent on an unequivocal PIRA ceasefire. The statement condemned recent PIRA violence and stressed the importance of moving forward with political progress, including the establishment of an Independent Commission on decommissioning. The Government also announced a clear timetable for substantive talks to begin in early September and conclude by the following May.
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