His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Ciuncil (GCC), Welcomed the decision of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation to create the position of Deputy Chair of the Executive Committee, Deputy President of the State of Palestine, and to appoint Mr Hussein Shahada Mohammed to this position, wishing him full success and prosperity in his new role.
His Excellency emphasised that this critical phase in the Palestinian cause requires solidarity and unity to face the significant challenges, serving the interests of the dear Palestinian people and ensuring their security and stability.
At the same time, His Excellency reiterated the steadfast and firm positions of the GCC in support of the Palestinian people in establishing their independent state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.