RAMALLAH, October 11, 2026 (WAFA) – Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh met on Sunday with German Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office Géza Andreas von Geyr and his accompanying delegation to discuss developments in the Palestinian territories, bilateral relations, and efforts to advance a two-state solution.

The meeting was attended by Presidential Diplomatic Affairs Adviser Majdi al-Khalidi and Vice President’s Office Chief Aya al-Muhaisen.

The German delegation included Kurt Georg Stöckl-Stillfried, Director-General for the Middle East and Africa at the German Foreign Office; Anke Schlimm, Head of the German Representative Office in Ramallah; and Peer Otte, head of the office’s political section.

Al-Sheikh expressed appreciation for Germany’s positions in support of the Palestinian people and its efforts to promote regional security and stability and advance the two-state solution. He also stressed the importance of the partnership with European countries in supporting internal reforms and strengthening Palestinian state institutions.

He briefed the German delegation on ongoing Israeli measures in the Palestinian territories, including daily colonist violence, settlement expansion, checkpoints, and the withholding and confiscation of Palestinian funds.

Al-Sheikh highlighted the impact of these policies on economic and living conditions, as well as the challenges facing the health and education sectors and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

Regarding Palestinian elections, al-Sheikh explained that the decision to postpone them was based on a collective conviction, noting that Palestinian factions and political forces had welcomed the decision in light of the prevailing circumstances and challenges.

Meanwhile, von Geyr reaffirmed Germany’s continued support for the Palestinian people and efforts to advance reforms and strengthen security and stability. He also stressed the importance of holding elections and supporting the two-state solution.

The German minister expressed concern over Israeli measures and settlement projects, reaffirming Germany’s commitment to continuing its support for the Palestinian people.

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