The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, mourns the death of Saeb Erekat from the coronavirus.
“It is with great sadness that I learned that Saeb Erekat, Secretary General of the PLO Executive Committee, passed away today,” he says in a statement. “His passing away represents a great loss for the Palestinian people and for the Middle East peace process.
“During his life Saeb Erekat tirelessly sought to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of his people. As a key participant to the negotiations for the Oslo Accords, he always advocated a just and lasting negotiated two state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He personally contributed to developing close relations between the EU and Palestine. I am grateful to him for his contribution in this regard.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, to the Palestinian Liberation Organization and to the people of Palestine,” adds Borrell.
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell addresses an online press conference following an EU-China Strategic Dialogue video meeting with senior Chinese representatives at EU headquarters in Brussels, June 9, 2020. (Kenzo Tribouillard, Pool Photo via AP)
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