The below reports are prepared by the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO) and are presented to the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) at its bi-annual meeting.
The reports provide an assessment of the efforts of the Palestinian Government toward state-building and an update on the situation on the ground.
The Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) serves as the principal policy-level coordination mechanism for development assistance to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The AHLC is chaired by Norway and co-sponsored by the EU and the US. In addition, the United Nations participates together with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The AHLC seeks to promote dialogue between donors, the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel. The full report to the AHLC prepared by the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process is attached to this release and includes an executive summary of its main conclusions.
- Secretary-General Statements [dup 827]
Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Yair Lapid, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel
Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Yair Lapid,
Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel
The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Yair Lapid, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel. They discussed cooperation between Israel and the United Nations, including efforts to combat antisemitism. They also exchanged views on the way forward for the Middle East Peace Process.
New York, 20 September 2022
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Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine
Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine
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.
New York, 19 September 2022