Under the auspices and in the presence of Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh, the Palestinian government, represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Riyad Malki, and the German government represented by German Representative Christian Clages, signed a multi-sector support agreement at a value of 56 million euros, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Shtayyeh thanked the German government for their continuous support to the Palestinian people, noting that 27 million euros will be allocated to support the water sector in Gaza.
“This is a message from president Mahmoud Abbas to our people in Gaza; that we are all one nation,” assuring Gazans that they have all possible support no matter what.
He stressed that water is an important and urgent thing for the Gaza Strip, electricity as well, and creating job opportunities, and this agreement also comes within the framework of our interest in the issue of vocational training.
“This assistance comes at the core of our priorities in issues related to vocational training and small and medium enterprises, in addition to supporting the standards and metrology institute.