Pedro Sánchez meets with the President of the Palestinian Authority and conveys Spain's commitment to the two-state solution

President's News - 2023.11.23

The President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has held a meeting in Ramallah with the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, as part of his trip to the Middle East together with the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander de Croo.

Headquarters of the Palestinian Authority, Ramallah (Palestine)

Pedro Sánchez and Mahmoud Abbas held a bilateral meeting last October, on the occasion of the Cairo Summit for Peace. On this occasion, he reiterated his willingness to move towards the two-state solution, Palestine and Israel, to realise the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for an independent, viable state that coexists in peace and security alongside the State of Israel.

During the meeting, Pedro Sánchez also expressed his satisfaction with the agreement that will allow the release of hostages and a pause that will enable humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.

In this context, he shared with Mahmoud Abad his desire for a lasting humanitarian ceasefire, and expressed his willingness to work with the Palestinian Authority to end this cycle of violence and build a lasting peace.

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23/11/2023. Visit of the President of the Government of Spain to Palestine. Meeting between the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro ...

Meeting between the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmud Abbas, and the Prime Minister of Belgium, Alexander De Croo (Pool Moncloa/Borja Puig de la Bellacasa)

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