US confirms economic meeting for Palestinians in Manama

19 May 2019, 9:26 pm

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The White House confirms the Bahrain meeting as the first part of the peace plan roll-out, in a joint statement with Manama.

“This workshop is a pivotal opportunity to convene government, civil society, and business leaders to share ideas, discuss strategies, and galvanize support for potential economic investments and initiatives that could be made possible by a peace agreement,” the statement reads.

“If implemented, this vision has the potential to radically transform lives and put the region on a path toward a brighter future.”

US Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin says the meeting will “offer Palestinians exciting new opportunities to realize their full potential.”