FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ottawa, ON – On Tuesday, May 31st, the Hon. Michael Chong, Conservative Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with Ms. Mona Abuamara, Chief Representative of the Palestinian General Delegation to Canada.

MP Chong highlighted several items with the Chief Representative, including:

  • Conservatives’ support for the goal of a negotiated two-state solution.
  • Conservatives’ belief that dialogue and peaceful negotiation must be pursued for a lasting peace in the Middle East and an eventual two-state solution where Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and security.
  • Conservatives’ support for humanitarian and development aid to the Palestinian people.

Ms. Mona Abuamara and MP Chong discussed the engagement of the international community and Canadian policy in the Middle East. The Chief Representative highlighted the need for a political solution to the conflict and provided an update on the current situation. They agreed to continue the dialogue in the future.

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