Ramallah, January 11, 2026 – His Excellency Hussein Al Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, received today in Ramallah Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, where they discussed the latest political and humanitarian developments in Palestine, as well as bilateral relations between the State of Palestine and Japan and ways to further strengthen them.

The Vice President conveyed the greetings of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas and his personal to the Prime Minister of Japan, Ms. Takaichi, and to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, expressing appreciation for the deep bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite the two countries.

The Vice President also reaffirmed the State of Palestine’s high appreciation for Japan’s steadfast and supportive positions in favor of achieving a just peace based on the two-state solution and international legitimacy. He also commended Japan’s support for the New York Declaration and its constructive role on the international stage.

Additionally, the Vice President also thanked the Japanese government for the new humanitarian and development assistance provided to the Palestinian people, amounting to approximately USD 170 million, as well as for its continued support for development and capacity-building efforts, particularly the “Corridor for Peace and Prosperity” initiative, including the Jericho Agro-Industrial Park.

The Vice President praised Japan’s leadership of the CEAPAD process in support of building Palestinian state institutions, and expressing his appreciation for Japan’s commitment to supporting the implementation of President Trump’s plan, reflecting Japan’s practical engagement in advancing stability and peace.

With regard to the Gaza Strip, the Vice President reaffirmed the State of Palestine’s welcoming of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan, stressing the importance of its full implementation, leading to the withdrawal of Israeli occupation forces and the launch of reconstruction efforts, while underscoring the central role of the Palestinian National Authority in administering the Gaza Strip and ensuring the political, legal, and administrative unity between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

As for the situation in the West Bank, the Vice President emphasized the urgent need to immediately halt settlement activity, put an end to settler violence, and release the Palestinian people’s withheld funds, warning of the serious consequences of these policies in undermining the Palestinian Authority, the two-state solution, and prospects for peace and stability.

The Vice President reaffirmed that the Palestinian leadership remains committed to the implementation of the comprehensive reform agenda, including holding municipal elections, preparing for the Fatah conference, and willingness to conduct general elections as soon as conditions allow.

The Vice President welcomed the invitation extended by the Japanese Foreign Minister to visit Japan to continue discussions and further strengthen the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries and their peoples.

On the Palestinian side, the meeting was attended by Diplomatic Adviser to the President Dr. Majdi Al-Khalidi, Presidential Spokesperson HE Nabil Abu Rudeineh, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, Chief of Staff of the Vice President Ayah AlMuhisin, and Major General Rislan Shibrahim, Adviser to the Vice President. The Japanese side included the Ambassador of Japan to Palestine and a number of senior Japanese officials.

Ramallah – 09/01/2026 – His Excellency Hussein Al Sheikh, Vice President of the State of Palestine, received Mr. Nickolay Mladenov and his accompanying delegation at his office in Ramallah on Friday, in the presence of HE the Director of the General Intelligence Service Majed Faraj, HE Dr. Majdi Al-Khalidi, and the Chief of Staff of the Vice President Mrs. Ayah AlMuhisin.

During the meeting, an in-depth discussion took place on all political and field developments in the Palestinian territories, with a focus on the situation in the Gaza Strip, means of transitioning to the second phase, mechanisms for implementing the U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan, and UN Security Council Resolution 2803.

The meeting also addressed the current situation in the West Bank, including the escalation of settlers’ attacks and violence against Palestinian citizens and their properties, the Israeli security, economic, and financial measures, and their dangerous repercussions on the humanitarian and economic conditions, as well as ways to address them in the upcoming phase.

Ramallah, November 27, 2025 – Vice President of the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh welcomed the statement by the four European countries (France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom – E4) that clearly condemned the dangerous escalation in settler violence against our people in the West Bank and the illegal settlement expansion policies.

In a statement, Al Sheikh stressed the importance of this position in protecting civilians and stopping attacks, calling for a halt to unilateral measures and appreciating their call to stop settlements and release clearance revenues.

Al Sheikh stressed the need to support the two-state solution and international action to ensure stability and peace.

Ramallah – 23/11/2025 – In his office in Ramallah, the Vice President of the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, discussed with Mr. Tony Blair and a representative of the US government the latest developments related to the day after phase following the issuance of the UN Security Council resolution, in addition to addressing the issues linked to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, and the fundamental requirements for achieving the right to self-determination and the statehood.

Al Sheikh commended the efforts of President Trump and all the mediators and partners—Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, the United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, and the partners from the European Union and its member states— in consolidating the ceasefire, facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid, reconstruction, and moving toward the making of peace, security, and stability.

The meeting was attended by H.E. the Head of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Majed Faraj; the President’s Advisor for Diplomatic Affairs, Dr. Majdi AlKhalidi; and the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Nabil Abu Rudainah.

Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh received a delegation from the Party of European Socialists (PES) on Tuesday, headed by the party’s Vice President and Member of the European Parliament Nora Mebarek, along with Secretary General Giacomo Filibeck, Member of Parliament and former Italian Minister Peppe Provenzano, and Deputy Secretary General Yonnec Polet.
During the meeting, they discussed the latest political developments in the region, particularly in the Gaza Strip. Vice President Hussein Al Sheikg stressed the need to ensure a permanent ceasefire and to allow the entry of humanitarian aid, also warned of the escalating Israeli measures in the West Bank, and emphasized the importance of preserving the unity of the geopolitics of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Al Sheikh also appreciated the recognition of the State of Palestine by several European countries, describing it as a progressive step that contributes to preserving and protecting the two-state solution and international legitimacy, also extended the gratitude to the PES delegation for their supportive positions toward the Palestinian people.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Today, Vice President of the State of Palestine Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh met with British Consul General, Ms. Helen Winterton, and with a delegation from the Permanent Joint Headquarters of the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense, headed by the Chief of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Nick Perry in two separate meetings. During both meetings, they raised the latest challenges facing the Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza Strip as a result of the escalating Israeli measures and policies, the urgent need to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip and to solidify the ceasefire. Al Sheikh highlighted the importance of preserving the geographic unity of the Palestinian territories (the West Bank and the Gaza Strip). Regional and international efforts to rebuild the Gaza Strip were also discussed. At the conclusion of both meetings the Palestinian Vice President commended the British role in supporting the Palestinian people, appreciating the United Kingdom’s recognition of the State of Palestine, and affirmed that this step contributes to preserving and protecting the two-state solution, and that its a victory for international legitimacy, and contributes to maintaining regional security and achieving peace.

Ramallah – 28/10/2025

The Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, met with Mr. Martin Schulz, President of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Foundation (FES), and Dr. Sabine Fandrych, the Foundation’s Secretary-General, accompanied by Ms. Anke Schlimm, Head of the German Representative Office in Ramallah, in the presence of Advisor Rislan Shibrahim.

During the meeting, they discussed the major challenges facing our Palestinian people amid Israel’s ongoing measures in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, stressing the urgent need to allow the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. He added that the unilateral Israeli measures include the withholding of clearance revenues, demolition of homes, uprooting of trees, settler violence, incursions into West Bank cities, and the confiscation of lands and properties, among others.

Al Sheikh also expressed Palestine’s pride in its historical relations with Germany and the strong ties between the Palestinian and German peoples.

Al Sheikh emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire, praising the international, European, and Arab efforts being exerted in this regard.

He underlined the need for recognizing the State of Palestine, as such recognition serves to protect the two-state solution, stressing that this recognition represents a victory for international legitimacy and international law, especially at a time when Israel’s daily actions aim to destroy the two-state solution and undermine prospects for peace.

The German delegation reaffirmed their commitment to the two-state solution, and stressed the importance of ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid the people in Gaza and launching the reconstruction process.

Amman, October 12, 2025 – Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh met with Tony Blair on Sunday to discuss the day after the war and efforts aimed at making President Trump’s efforts which aim at stopping the war and establishing lasting peace in the region a success.

Al Sheikh confirmed his readiness to work with President Trump, Mr. Blair, and the partners to consolidate the ceasefire, the entry of aid, the release of hostages and prisoners, and then start with the recovery and reconstruction.

Al Sheikh also stressed the importance of stopping the undermining of the Palestinian Authority, and especially the return of the withheld Palestinian revenues and preventing the undermining of the two-state solution in preparation for a comprehensive and lasting peace in accordance with international legitimacy.

Ramallah, October 12, 2025 – Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh congratulated the Kingdom of Spain, its leadership and people, on the occasion of its National Day.

Al Sheikh expressed his pride in the bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite our two countries, wishing Spain continued progress and prosperity, and its people lasting peace and well-being.

Ramallah – 04/10/2025 – In a statement issued today, Saturday, the Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, welcomed US President Donald J. Trump’s announcement to end the war.

Al-Sheikh also welcomed the positive statements of Hamas, appreciating the efforts of Arab and Islamic countries.

He added: “we reaffirm our commitment and readiness to work to consolidate a ceasefire, the release of hostages and prisoners, the entry of aid, the complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and the transition to a political path on the basis of the two-state solution.”