Brussels: Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa met with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, in Brussels to discuss the significance of pursuing a political track alongside humanitarian, relief, and reconstruction efforts following the cessation of Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency - WAFA, during the meeting, Mustafa emphasized the importance of advancing a political process to end the occupation, implement the two-state solution, and establish a Palestinian state. He highlighted the role of the international coalition as a vital opportunity to revive the peace process.
Mustafa further stressed the critical importance of implementing United Nations resolutions concerning Palestine, particularly Security Council Resolution 2735. He pointed out that these actions are necessary to halt aggression and ensure the immediate and urgent delivery of aid to the Palestinian people, which would help restore essential services, including healthcare and education. This, in turn, would facilitate reconstruction, development, and unify institutions between the West Bank and Gaza as part of the State of Palestine.
The Prime Minister reviewed the government's plans and efforts, guided by President Mahmoud Abbas, to commence work in the Gaza Strip post-aggression. He highlighted the readiness of state institutions to provide relief and restore essential services in Gaza and the West Bank, starting with humanitarian aid and followed by comprehensive reconstruction under the 'Palestine Reconstruction Plan,' which is being developed with the World Bank.
Mustafa also discussed the government's efforts in institutional reform, development, and governance, highlighting progress in these areas. He emphasized the ongoing implementation of the National Development and Reform Program for 2025-2026.
Additionally, the Prime Minister underscored the crucial role of UNRWA in providing services to Palestinian refugees and stressed the need to oppose any Israeli attempts to dismantle the agency. He commended the EU's continuous support and stressed the urgent need to finalize the multi-year emergency assistance package to mitigate the severe financial crisis caused by the occupation's measures and deductions from clearance funds.
Kallas emphasized the importance of achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated the European Union's commitment to supporting the Palestinian Authority and government efforts, particularly in Gaza, during the forthcoming phase.
