Ramallah:Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa held a meeting with André Parant, the French Special Envoy for the Consolidation of the State of Palestine, at his office in Ramallah. The discussions focused on the latest developments in the Palestinian Territory and efforts to bolster the State of Palestine and its institutions.
According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, Prime Minister Mustafa highlighted the significance of continuing efforts within the framework of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution and the New York Declaration. These efforts aim to transform international commitments into practical steps towards achieving an independent Palestinian state.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Mustafa provided an update on the progress of the institutional reform and development programme, emphasizing the achievements thus far and the goal to complete the programme by the year's end. He called for increased international pressure to end the Israeli genocidal war in the Gaza Strip and halt the occupation's actions and settler attacks in the West Bank.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Mustafa stressed the importance of collaborating with international partners to facilitate the upcoming legislative and presidential elections, ensuring participation across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip.
French envoy André Parant reaffirmed France's ongoing support for empowering the State of Palestine and its institutions. He acknowledged the continued dialogue between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on the Two-State solution, recognition of Palestine, reform, and elections. Parant also praised the Palestinian Government's efforts to advance its institutional reform and development programme amid challenging circumstances.
The meeting was attended by Minister of Finance and Planning Estephan Salameh, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ambassador Omar Awadallah, and Advisor to the Prime Minister for International Relations Ambassador Izzat Abel Hadi.