President Mahmoud Abbas awarded Swedish diplomat Jean-Pierre Schori the Star of Merit from the Order of the State of Palestine.

On behalf of the President, the diplomatic advisor to the President, Majdi Al-Khalidi, awarded the Swedish diplomat the Star of Merit from the Order of the State of Palestine, in the presence of Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, the Swedish Consul General in Jerusalem Julius Lillestrom, and a number of friends.

The President awarded the Swedish diplomat the Star of Merit, in recognition of his distinguished role and political and diplomatic career, and his sincere efforts in supporting issues of truth, justice and peace, and in appreciation of his role in solidarity with the Palestinian cause, and his active support for the Palestinian people in their legitimate pursuit of their freedom and independence.