New York

19 September 2022

Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine

António Guterres, Secretary-General

The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine.

The Secretary-General and President Abbas discussed developments in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and collective efforts to mobilize resources in support of UNRWA.

The Secretary-General and President Abbas reaffirmed their shared commitment to efforts towards achieving a two-State solution, with Jerusalem as the shared capital of Israel and Palestine, in accordance with international law, relevant UN resolutions and prior agreements.