The Palestinian delegate-general to Ireland has given his support to Sinn Féin's new approach to policing.
In a statement issued in advance of the party's special ardfheis on Sunday, Dr Hikmat Ajjuri said: "Peacemaking will never materialize unless it is accompanied by peacekeeping measures."
He praised the Sinn Féin leadership, which had "tirelessly worked to bring a happy conclusion to the conflict in Northern Ireland".
He also found it "morally necessary" to urge the other parties not to miss this "golden opportunity".