RAMALLAH, Wednesday, September 13, 2023 (WAFA) - Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh today stressed the partnership between the European Union and its member states with Palestine, appreciating Europe’s firm position in support of the two-state solution and its commitment to international law, justice, peace and human rights.

This came during his meeting today in his office in Ramallah with the new European Union Representative to the State of Palestine, Alexandre Stutzmann.

The Prime Minister said his government will provide all assistance to the European representative to facilitate his work in a way that contributes to strengthening the European-Palestinian dialogue at all levels and coordinate European support for the development agenda in accordance with the Palestinian national priorities.

Shtayyeh pointed out the importance of pressuring Israel to allow elections to be held in all the Palestinian territories, including Jerusalem, as it is an existential issue for the future of Palestine and the Palestinian people.

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