Ramallah: On the eve of the 36th anniversary of the Palestinian Declaration of Independence, President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed Palestine’s unwavering commitment to its national rights and principles.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, in a speech delivered on Thursday, the Palestinian leader stated that the Palestinian people “will not compromise on their rights or abandon their pursuit of freedom, independence, and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state.”
President Abbas emphasized that the Palestinian people’s existence and their rights cannot be erased or ignored. Central to these rights, he said, are the right of return, self-determination, and the freedoms and independence the Palestinian people have long struggled for.
Reflecting on the significance of the 1988 Declaration of Independence, President Abbas stressed that it was not a symbolic gesture, but rather a central goal of the Palestinian national struggle. He underscored that the right to independence remain
s a legitimate and non-negotiable aspiration for the Palestinian people.
“The Declaration of Independence paved the way for the principle of a two-state solution and a just and comprehensive peace based on international law and the United Nations’ resolutions,” he stated.
“Any talk of protecting the two-state solution must begin with an immediate cessation of aggression against Gaza and an end to the crimes committed by the occupation forces and settlers in the West Bank and Jerusalem,” President Abbas asserted. “We will not accept any plans or statements that indicate deliberate expansionist intentions.”
The President also urged the international community to continue supporting Palestine’s right to full membership in the United Nations and to maintain diplomatic recognition of the State of Palestine. He expressed appreciation for the countries that have recognized Palestine as a sovereign state and supported its right to freedom and independence.
“We are grateful to those who have stood with us and reco
gnized the State of Palestine. We call on the international community to support our efforts for full UN membership and continued recognition of our state,” President Abbas concluded.
Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA