American and Palestinian officials hold first high-level economic dialogue in five years, with both sides pledging to deepen cooperation across a range of sectors
Both sides pledged to expand and deepen cooperation and coordination across a range of sectors, a US statement says.
They discussed infrastructure development, renewable energy, and environmental initiatives, connecting Palestinian and American businesses, addressing obstacles to Palestinian economic development, and other topics, a US State Department statement said on Tuesday. Participants recognised the importance of restored political and economic relations between the US government and the Palestinian Authority and pledged to expand and deepen cooperation and coordination across a range of sectors, it said.US Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Yael Lempert underscored the Biden administration's belief that Palestinians deserve to live in freedom, security, and prosperity.
Minister of National Economy Khaled Al-Osaily and other top officials represented the Palestinian side.
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