Tony Blair has reportedly resigned from his role as envoy for the Quartet group of Middle East mediators (Russia, the EU, the US and the UN).
In its statement, the Quartet expressed its deep appreciation to Tony Blair and thanked him "for his remarkable service" and reaffirmed its commitment to advancing peace and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians.
"As the Quartet’s envoy on the ground during the last eight years, Mr. Blair demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the cause of Israeli-Palestinian peace and made lasting contributions to the effort to promote economic growth and improve daily life in the West Bank and Gaza," RIA Novosti cited a statement issued by the Quartet.
