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 – 21/09/2025 – By the mandate of HE Mr. President Mahmoud Abbas, and in the presence of HE the Prime Minister, HE Major General Haj Ismail, HE the Minister of Interior Ziad Hab alRih, the Attorney General, and the chiefs of the security services, the Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, held a meeting on Sunday evening to discuss the latest political and security developments in light of the Israeli escalation in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, as well as the ongoing aggression in the Gaza Strip.

The meeting also addressed the challenges facing our cause and our people as a result.

The attendees also highlighted the significance of the recent international recognitions of the State of Palestine, which are considered a victory for our people’s national rights and for justice, peace, and security in the region.

In accordance with the instructions of HE Mr President Abbas, plans were drawn up to strengthen the steadfastness of our people in their homeland and to ensure their security and protection.

Ramallah – 18/09/2025 – The Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, met today, Thursday, with the French Consul General, Nicolas Kassianides, to discuss the latest developments regarding the joint French–Saudi efforts to hold the international conference for the recognition of the State of Palestine on the 1967 lines, scheduled to be held on the 22nd of this month in New York City.

During the meeting, Al Sheikh emphasized the importance of intensifying international efforts to ensure the success of this conference, considering it a pivotal political milestone in strengthening recognition of the Palestinian people’s right to establish their independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, emphasizing that French and Saudi support constitutes a fundamental pillar in achieving this goal.

Doha, Sunday, September 7, 2025 – Vice President of the State of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh met with H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, as part of his official visit to Doha.

During the meeting, they discussed relations between the State of Palestine and the State of Qatar and ways to strengthen our existing cooperation, in addition to the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as other issues of mutual interest.

The Vice President conveyed to H.E. the Prime Minister the greetings of H.E. President Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the State of Palestine, to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and his wishes for His Highness continued health and well being , and for the State of Qatar further progress and prosperity.

The Vice President emphasized that the urgent priority is to halt the aggression against the Gaza Strip and to ensure the immediate, safe, and sustainable delivery of humanitarian aid to alleviate the catastrophic suffering faced by the people in Gaza.

During the meeting, they also discussed the efforts and momentum being built for the recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming conference on 22 September in New York, which will strengthen the political process and restore the rights of the Palestinian people.

His Excellency expressed his deep appreciation for the steadfast positions of the State of Qatar in supporting the Palestinian cause, stressing the importance of accumulating regional and international efforts in this regard.

Ramallah, September 2, 2025 – A phone call took place today, Tuesday, between His Excellency Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan.

During the call, they discussed the latest developments on the Palestinian front, including the issue of denying visas to the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations, and ways to mobilize international recognition of the State of Palestine at the upcoming international conference.

They also reviewed the catastrophic situation in the Gaza Strip and affirmed the priority of ending the aggression, bringing in humanitarian aid, linking Gaza with the West Bank under the sovereignty of the State of Palestine, and moving forward with reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.

They further addressed the grave situation in the West Bank and Jerusalem, including settlement expansion, settler violence, annexation attempts, the withholding of clearance revenues, and economic restrictions.

The two sides affirmed the continuation of close coordination between the State of Palestine and the Republic of Türkiye to confront current challenges and to strengthen efforts at the international level, while stressing the importance of holding the Peace Conference in New York on its scheduled date, September 22, without change.

Riyadh, September 1, 2025 – Vice President of Palestine Hussein Al Sheikh met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammad bin Salman, at the Royal Court in Riyadh.

The meeting was attended by the President’s Advisor for Diplomatic Affairs, Majdi Al-Khalidi; the Vice President’s Advisor Major General Rislan Shibrahim; and the Vice President’s Chief of Staff Mrs. Ayah AlMuhisin. From the Saudi side, His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, and the National Security Advisor, His Excellency Minister Musaed al-Aiban.

The Vice President conveyed the greetings of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and expressing his thanks and appreciation for the Kingdom’s steadfast positions and significant efforts in supporting the Palestinian people and their just cause on all fronts.

For his part, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince conveyed his greetings to President Mahmoud Abbas, affirming the importance of continuing efforts to mobilize international recognitions of the State of Palestine and support initiatives aimed at the success of the International Peace Conference scheduled to be held in New York on 22 September 2025.

During the meeting, the latest developments in Palestine were reviewed, including the issue of visa denials for the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations, and ways to mobilize international recognitions of the Palestinian State during the upcoming international conference.  

The dangerous situations in the West Bank and Jerusalem were also discussed, including settlement activities, settler violence, and the withholding of clearance revenues.  

Regarding the Gaza Strip, emphasis was placed on prioritizing an immediate ceasefire, the entry of aid, the assumption of responsibility by the State of Palestine in the Gaza Strip and its linkage to the West Bank under the sovereignty of the State of Palestine, the complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, reconstruction, and this with Arab and international support.  

The two sides affirmed the continuation of close coordination between the State of Palestine and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to confront current challenges and enhance Arab and international efforts aimed at ending the occupation and realizing the independent State of Palestine with its capital in East Jerusalem.

Ramallah – July 22, 2025 – Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh met with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee today at his office in Ramallah.
During the meeting, they discussed supporting efforts to stop the war in the Gaza Strip, release the hostages, and deliver urgent aid to the Palestinian people there.
The current situation in the West Bank was also discussed, including the severe economic and financial crisis and settler violence. Ways to strengthen bilateral relations were explored, as well as the importance of the American role in achieving stability, security, and peace in the region.

Ramallah, 8 July 2025 – The Palestinian Vice President, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, received in his office in Ramallah today, a delegation from the European Union Border Assistance Mission, represented by Ms. Natalia Apostolova, Head of the European Union Border Assistance Mission, Mr. Stefano Tomat, Commander of Civilian Operations at the Mission’s headquarters in Brussels, and Mr. Alexander Stutzman, Representative of the European Union in Palestine, and their accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Head of the Civil Affairs Authority, Ayman Qandil, and the Director General of the General Administration of Crossings and Borders, Nazmi Mhanna.

Al Sheikh was briefed by the delegation on the serious challenges facing the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, in light of the continued famine and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation as a result of the ongoing war, and the two sides discussed ways to enhance international efforts to ensure the speedy, safe and regular arrival of this aid. The VP Al Sheikh praised the important role assumed by EUBAM in Rafah, especially in the areas of training staff working at the crossings, developing their professional capacities, and the entry of humanitarian aid..

Ramallah, Friday, June 13, 2025 – Vice President of the State of Palestine, Mr. Hussein Al Sheikh, held a series of phone calls with the Arab foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt, to discuss the recent developments in the region and their implications.

Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh met with the European Union Special Representative, Mr. Christophe Bigot, in the presence of the Special Representative’s Chief of Staff and Political Advisor, Mr. Martin Mikkelsen, and the European Union Representative in Palestine, Mr. Alexander Stutzmann.

The prospects for political solutions were discussed, given the Palestinian leadership’s efforts and priorities to halt the war of extermination waged by the occupation against our people.

Al Sheikh stressed the need to press for a ceasefire and the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to our people in the Gaza Strip, and the importance of formulating a common political horizon. He also thanked the European Union for its support for the State of Palestine, calling on all EU countries to take effective steps towards recognizing the Palestinian state. He also pointed to the great importance of the New York Conference on the two-state solution, to be held on the 17th of this month, and the opportunity it represents towards achieving just peace in the region.