Amman: President Mahmoud Abbas met today in the Jordanian capital of Amman with the President of the Republic of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid. During the meeting, President Abbas expressed his gratitude to Iraq, its leadership, and people for their unwavering support of the State of Palestine and for Baghdad’s significant role in defending Arab causes, particularly its presidency of the current Arab Summit.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, President Abbas briefed his Iraqi counterpart on the latest political and field developments in the Palestinian territories, especially the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. He emphasized the importance of continuing efforts to solidify the ceasefire, facilitate the entry of aid, and proceed with reconstruction while preventing displacement and annexation.
President Abbas also informed President Rashid of the violations committed by the Israeli occupation, colonists’ terrorism, and the ongoing attacks on holy sites in the West Bank, including occupied Jerusalem. The two presidents discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Palestine and Iraq and enhance joint Arab coordination to support efforts aimed at enabling the State of Palestine to assume its full responsibilities in the sector and to stop the undermining of the institutions of the State of Palestine.
They also deliberated on ways to mobilize Arab and international support to end the occupation and establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.