Palestinian factions wrap up 2nd round of National dialogue, thanks Egypt’s Sisi for support, sponsorship

Palestinian factions wrap up 2nd round of National dialogue, thanks Egypt’s Sisi for support, sponsorship

CAIRO – 17 March 2021: Palestinian factions warped up their second round of the National Dialogue meetings in Cairo, Wednesday as they thanked president Abdel Fattah al Sisi for his support along with hosting and sponsoring the Palestinian national dialogue that aims at ending the long-lasted political division.

In their final statement, the factions' representatives discussed several ways to promote national partnership in light of January 15 presidential decree by President Mahmoud Abbas, ordering Legislative and presidential elections starting May.

Participants also reviewed the Central Elections Commission report on the preparations of the election to ensure the highest level of integrity and transparency during the upcoming elections.

The meeting factions also signed a pact of honor that affirms their keenness on pursuing the electoral process in all its phases while exercising transparency and integrity in a way that fulfills national unity and public interest.

During their talks, the 15-faction's representatives also emphasized the unity of all Palestinian territories both at the legal and political levels, asserting that the elections must include East Jerusalem, West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

The second round of the Palestinian National dialogue kicked off,