the attainment of lasting peace. We suggest that non violent actors and political representatives meet and discuss political and other related issues, in consultation with the citizenry, that could contribute to a new era without conflict. In our experience third party observers or facilitators help such dialogue. Here, such dialogue could also be assisted by international facilitators, if that were desired by those involved. We are willing to form a committee to follow up these recommendations. Aftermath Three days after the conference — on October 20 — ETA announced "definitive cessation of its armed activity". They said they were ending their 43-year armed campaign for independence and called on Spain and France to open talks. The Spanish government insisted that it will not negotiate on demands for Basque self-determination until ETA disbands. Spanish prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero described ETA's announcement as "a victory for democracy, law and reason". See also Artisans of Peace (Basque conflict) References External links Lokarri's web Web on the Basque Country Peace Process Basque conflict Basque Country peace process Peace conferences International conferences in Spain 2011 conferences 2011 in Spain Articles containing video clips