Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas received Tuesday a letter from Kuwait's Emir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah in which he congratulated him on forming the new government.
“I am pleased to express my sincere congratulations to you on forming the new government. We wish its members success in achieving the best interests of the brotherly Palestinian people and meeting their aspirations for further progress and prosperity,” the letter said.
The Emir wished Palestinians achieve all their rights, including the establishment of their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Acting Minister for the Middle East Mark Field also welcomed the new Palestinian government on Tuesday.
“I welcome the formation of the new Palestinian government led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh,” Field said in a statement to the consulate in Jerusalem.
“The United Kingdom remains committed to supporting the Palestinian people and in cooperation between the Palestinian and British governments.”
In a statement, British Consul General to Jerusalem Philip Hall also congratulated the new Palestinian government.
“I congratulate Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh and the whole cabinet on the formation of the new Palestinian government and wish them every success in their new roles,” his statement read.
“The UK looks forward to continuing its close partnership with the Palestinian Authority in a range of issues among them are the new government's priorities to reunite the West Bank and Gaza Strip, strengthen democracy and build a strong economy for the Palestinian people,” he added.
Hall stressed that the UK would remain committed to a two-state solution through negotiations, with Jerusalem as a joint capital.
