Ramallah: President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday received the credentials of Andreas Fiedler as representative of the European Union to the State of Palestine. The ceremony was attended by key Palestinian officials including Presidential adviser for diplomatic affairs Majdi al-Khaldi, Presidential adviser for international relations Riyad al-Maliki, and Presidential Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Mohammad Daajaneh.
According to Palestine news and Information Agency, Fiedler reviewed the guard of honor lined up to greet him. President Abbas welcomed the new EU representative, expressing hope that Fiedler would continue efforts to strengthen relations and cooperation between the State of Palestine and the European Union.