UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sends condolences over the death of top PLO official Saeb Erekat from COVID-19.
Guterres says he’s “deeply saddened” by the news.
“I am grateful to have known Dr. Erekat and to have called him my friend. He was dedicated to the peaceful pursuit of justice, dignity and the legitimate rights of Palestinians to self-determination, sovereignty and statehood,” he says.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at UN Headquarters in New York City, on February 4, 2020. (Angela Weiss / AFP)
“Now is the time to continue his crucial work and end the conflict that has tragically affected the lives of so many. I reiterate my own and the United Nations’ commitment to support all efforts to bring the parties together to achieve a long-awaited, just and sustainable two-state solution, with Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security.
“On behalf of the United Nations, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Erekat’s family, President Abbas, the people of Palestine and his many friends and supporters around the world.”
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