The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes the signed reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas factions under the sponsorship of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

It affirms that such a significant achievement will put an end to divide and lead to peaceful action, renunciation of violence, consolidation of the Palestinian ranks and reinforcement of their capabilities to confront the challenges facing their cause towards fulfillment of the aspirations of the brotherly Palestinian people.

The ministry also pays tribute to the Arab Republic of Egypt for the indefatigable efforts it has exerted to make the Palestinian reconciliation happen in an embodiment of its pivotal role in the service of Arab causes and protection of the Arab national security.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates Bahrain’s unwavering stance that strongly supports the Palestinians and backs all efforts aiming to attain comprehensive just peace towards the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on all its territories with East Jerusalem as a capital, according to the Arab Peace Initiative and the two-state solution and on the basis of international legitimacy and relevant UN resolutions.

Source:BNA