Event Reports
Dr. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Autonomous Territories, welcomed Dr Schockenhoff and von Klaeden at his office. President Abbas expressed his hope for the continuation of international support. Furthermore several possibilities were addressed in order to solve the internal political situation.
The political talks with delegates of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC), Dr. Mustafa Barghouti, the chairman of the Palestinian National Initiative and Dr. Saeb Erekat, Head of the PLO-Negotiation Department, showed different perspectives concerning the future of the Hamas-led government. Dr. Barghouti on the one hand expects the formation of a national unity government in short time, whereas Dr. Erekat stressed the importance of extensive internal reforms regarding Fatah.
The Palestinian politicians were delighted to welcome Mr. von Klaeden again after his first visit a couple of weeks ago. Both sides were able to tie up to the contacts and experiences of this prior visit.