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Shaikh Abdullah is in Ramallah to attend the closing ceremony of celebrating Jerusalem as capital of Arab culture.
“The UAE backs efforts the Palestinian National Authority is exerting to fulfill aspirations of the Palestinian people for establishing its independent state with Jerusalem as its capital. The UAE is also working with its brethren to advance efforts for reaching a just, quick comprehensive settlement that maintains security and stability for the peoples of the region and future generations,” Sheikh Abdullah affirmed.
The Palestinian president paid rich tribute to the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his unstinted support to the Palestinian people.
Abbas also hailed the UAE for extending financial assistance through the Paris economic conference and other channels of aid.
He said the Palestinian community in the UAE was receiving good treatment and care.
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