As part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing commitment to supporting the brotherly Palestinian people and their just cause, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Ambassador Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, delivered a new installment of financial aid allocated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the State of Palestine. This step comes in implementation of the directives of the wise leadership, represented by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, reflecting the depth of the fraternal relations and historical ties that bind the two countries and their brotherly peoples.
Details of financial support delivery
The financial aid was handed over in a ceremony held in the Jordanian capital, Amman. During the meeting, Ambassador Al-Sudairi emphasized that this support is an extension of the Kingdom's ongoing humanitarian and development efforts to bolster the resilience of the Palestinian people. This direct financial assistance aims to support the Palestinian budget and contribute to alleviating the economic burdens faced by the Palestinian Authority, ensuring the continued provision of essential services to Palestinian citizens amidst the current challenges.
A historical context of unwavering support
This support is not a fleeting event, but rather a link in a long chain of honorable Saudi stances toward the Palestinian cause, from the era of the founder, King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud—may God have mercy on him—to the present prosperous era. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has always been at the forefront of donor countries to Palestine, whether through direct financial support to the budget, or through funding development and humanitarian projects via the Saudi Fund for Development, in addition to its generous support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Official data indicates that the Kingdom has provided billions of dollars over the past decades to support infrastructure, education, health, and housing in the Palestinian territories.
Strategic importance and expected impact
This support is of paramount importance at this time, as the Palestinian economy faces numerous challenges due to the complex political and security situation. The Saudi financial influx contributes to strengthening the financial stability of Palestinian institutions, which positively impacts the social and economic conditions within the Palestinian territories. Regionally, this support sends a clear message about the steadfastness of the Arab position, led by the Kingdom, in supporting Palestinian rights and not abandoning them under any circumstances.
Reaffirming the firm diplomatic stance
Beyond financial support, this move represents a political and diplomatic affirmation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's unwavering stance on the Palestinian cause, namely its support for the establishment of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law and the Arab Peace Initiative. Ambassador Al-Sudairi's role, as non-resident ambassador to the State of Palestine and consul general in Jerusalem, is particularly noteworthy in strengthening communication and ongoing coordination between the two leaderships to serve shared interests and support the central cause of the Arab and Islamic nations.
