President Mahmoud Abbas stressed the importance of supporting the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and government reform programs by activating the Arab financial safety net, supporting the State of Palestine's budget, and adopting development programs specific to Palestine.
In a speech delivered on his behalf by Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa, before the Fifth Arab Development Summit held in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on Saturday, the President stressed the importance of reaching a joint Arab agreement to implement the initiatives and plans presented on the agenda of this summit. He extended his thanks and appreciation to the sisterly Republic of Iraq for hosting this important development summit, and to the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States for its continuous efforts to strengthen joint Arab action. He also thanked the Lebanese presidency of the previous summit.
President Abbas reiterated his commitment to working with brothers and friends around the world to achieve security and stability, end wars, and move toward reconstruction, sustainable development, and the establishment of a just and comprehensive peace, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
Below is President Mahmoud Abbas's speech at the Fifth Arab Development Summit, delivered by Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa:
His Excellency Brother Abdul Latif Rashid, President of the Republic of Iraq,
Your Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies,
His Excellency Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States,
Dear guests,
May the peace, blessings, and mercy of God be upon you,
I extend my thanks and appreciation to the sisterly Republic of Iraq for hosting this important development summit, and to the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States for its ongoing efforts to strengthen joint Arab action. I also extend my thanks to the Lebanese presidency of the previous summit, emphasizing the importance of reaching a joint Arab agreement at this summit to implement the initiatives and plans presented on the summit's agenda.
We meet today under exceptional circumstances facing the region, most notably the ongoing aggression against our Palestinian people, including crimes of genocide, starvation, a stifling blockade, and the systematic destruction of infrastructure. This has set development back years.
The State of Palestine has presented its comprehensive vision for stability and peace, which begins with a ceasefire, the entry of humanitarian aid, the assumption of civil and security responsibilities by the State of Palestine in the Gaza Strip, the withdrawal of the occupying forces, and the immediate commencement of the early recovery phase, including the sheltering of displaced persons and the return of basic necessities of life, and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip within the framework of the plan adopted at the emergency Arab Summit. This plan will be presented at the international conference for the reconstruction of Gaza, which is being prepared to be held in Cairo upon reaching a ceasefire.
In this regard, we emphasize the importance of supporting the steadfastness of the Palestinian people and the government reform programs we launched about a year ago. This includes activating the Arab Financial Safety Net, supporting the State of Palestine's budget, and adopting development programs specific to Palestine, including support for solar energy, water, agriculture, industry, food security, and digital transformation projects.
In conclusion, we renew our commitment to working with our brothers and friends around the world to achieve security and stability, end wars, and move toward reconstruction, sustainable development, and the establishment of a just and comprehensive peace, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.
May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.
شارك برأيك
The Palestinian President, before the Arab Summit: We stress the importance of supporting the steadfastness of our people by supporting the State of Palestine's budget and adopting special development programs for it.