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Brussels, 10/11/2020 – 12:36, UNIQUE ID: 201110_33

It is with great sadness that I learned that Saeb Erekat, Secretary General of the PLO Executive Committee, passed away today.
His passing away represents a great loss for the Palestinian people and for the Middle East Peace Process. During his life Saeb Erekat tirelessly sought to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of his people. As a key participant to the negotiations for the Oslo Accords, he always advocated a just and lasting negotiated two state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
He personally contributed to developing close relations between the EU and Palestine. I am grateful to him for his contribution in this regard.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, to the Palestinian Liberation Organisation and to the people of Palestine.


Document Type: Press Release, Statement
Document Sources: European Union (EU)
Country: Palestine (State of)
Subject: Governance, Peace process
Publication Date: 10/11/2020
URL source: https://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/palestine-occupied-palestinian-territory-west-bank-and-gaza-strip/88443/statement-hrvp-josep-borrell-death-saeb-erekat_en