BETHELEHEM, August 8, 2009 (WAFA)- Secretary General of the Presidency, Tayyeb Abdul Rahim, announced, today, the election of President Abbas chairman of the Central Committee of ‘Fateh’.
President Abbas, on his side, confirmed in a speech he pronounced before Fateh’s Sixth Conference, held in Bethlehem, that, “the conference will pay off despite Hamas.” He added, “there are issues to address. We must give space to filling gaps,” clarifying that they met for long days to look into every obstacle.
The president added that four of the central committee’s members will be nominated, later on, in addition to 18 members who will be elected.
He confirmed that differences normally exist but the priority remains the best interest for the conference and the people.