The Commissioner-General for International Relations of the Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah), Rawhi Fattouh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dylan Bontivlat, the National Secretary for International Relations of the French Socialist Party. This comes within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations and advancing international efforts to support Palestinian national rights and uphold international law.
Fattouh affirmed that this agreement reflects a shared commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause at the political, legal, and international levels. It is based on several key priorities, most notably:
Establishing the Palestinian State:
Intensifying efforts to establish an independent, fully sovereign State of Palestine along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. This also includes supporting the reform and development of Palestinian Authority institutions to enhance transparency, democracy, and inclusive representation, as well as advancing international legal pathways and pursuing cases before international courts.
The Prisoners’ Issue:
Launching a joint international campaign to secure the release of leader Marwan Barghouti and all Palestinian political prisoners, as a fundamental step toward achieving national reconciliation and strengthening prospects for peace.
International Action and Legal Pressure:
The French Socialist Party’s commitment to working within European and international institutions to push for effective measures against parties violating international law, including reviewing agreements and taking action against those involved in settlement activities.
Building Palestinian Institutional Capacity:
Supporting programs aimed at developing Palestinian institutions and strengthening the rule of law, including training initiatives in partnership with relevant European and international bodies.
The President of the Palestinian National Council noted that this agreement comes as part of expanding international support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and reinforcing efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state based on international law and international legitimacy resolutions.
