19 September 2017
The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine.
The Secretary-General and President Abbas discussed the Middle East Peace Process noting that the two-state solution is the only viable option to sustainable peace. The Secretary-General reiterated his commitment to a comprehensive and lasting resolution of the conflict. He welcomed the recent developments towards Palestinian unity.
The Secretary-General also highlighted that the United Nations will continue providing development support to the Palestinian people.
Document Type: Press Release, Secretary-General press release
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Country: Palestine (State of)
Subject: Assistance, Governance, Peace process, Peace proposals and efforts, Reconciliation, Statehood-related
Publication Date: 21/09/2017
URL source: http://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/readout/2017-09-19/readout-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-mahmoud-abbas-president
Document Sources: Secretary-General
Country: Palestine (State of)
Subject: Assistance, Governance, Peace process, Peace proposals and efforts, Reconciliation, Statehood-related
Publication Date: 21/09/2017
URL source: http://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/readout/2017-09-19/readout-secretary-general%E2%80%99s-meeting-he-mr-mahmoud-abbas-president