Ramallah / PNN /
Shadi Othman, media officer at the European Union office in Jerusalem, has announced that Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Mohammad Shtayyeh will participate in the upcoming international donors’ conference in Brussels on 20 November. The conference will host a wide array of countries and international institutions to discuss ways of supporting the Palestinian economy and addressing the severe financial crisis facing the State of Palestine.
Speaking exclusively to PNN from Ramallah, Othman said the conference represents a coordinated international effort to find long-term solutions to the Palestinian financial crisis. He noted that the Israeli authorities’ withholding of Palestinian tax revenues remains the main cause of the current crisis, calling for their immediate release to enable the government to meet its obligations and provide essential public services.
Othman added that the European Union will reaffirm its political and financial support for the State of Palestine during the conference, as part of the funding package approved last summer. This package includes financing for development and service projects, as well as direct support for the general budget, in line with European efforts to strengthen the resilience of the Palestinian people and support state institutions.
According to European diplomatic sources, the conference aims to re-coordinate international efforts to support the Palestinian economy by providing sustainable funding for the Palestinian Authority and ensuring the continued delivery of essential services in education, health, and social care. The conference will also address mechanisms for reconstruction in the Gaza Strip.
Prime Minister Shtayyeh is expected to present the government’s financial and administrative reform plan, its programme for economic recovery, and initiatives to increase transparency in public financial management. These measures are intended to restore donor confidence and secure ongoing international support.
The Brussels conference is seen as a key political and economic milestone for the Palestinian government and an opportunity to rebuild trust with the international community. It also provides a platform to hold the Israeli occupation accountable for its financial policies, which have exacerbated the crisis, while diplomatic efforts continue to secure urgent and sustainable funding to ensure the stability and continuity of Palestinian state institutions.