The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates held an extensive briefing for the diplomatic corps accredited to the State of Palestineto present the latest developments regarding the reform agenda

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates held an extensive briefing for the diplomatic corps accredited to the State of Palestine, attended by heads and representatives of diplomatic missions, to present the latest developments regarding the reform agenda being implemented by the Palestinian Authority.

The briefing was delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Varsen Shahin and Ahmad Majdalani, Chair of Tamkeen.

During the briefing, Minister Shahin stressed that the Palestinian leadership considers reform a national priority, highlighting the tangible progress achieved in implementing the agreed reform matrix with international partners despite the political and financial challenges and the conditions imposed by the Israeli occupation. She also emphasized the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to the highest standards of transparency and cooperation with international partners, including international oversight and auditing mechanisms.

For his part, Majdalani reviewed the role of the Palestinian National Economic Empowerment Institution “Tamkeen” in implementing the new social protection and welfare system, particularly concerning prisoners and their families. He explained that the institution operates according to clear professional and oversight standards that ensure assistance is delivered within a social protection framework and on legal and humanitarian grounds, entirely free from any political considerations.

Majdalani further noted that the reform process is subject to continuous monitoring and oversight by multiple international auditing and oversight bodies, including American and international auditing firms, which track the implementation of reforms according to agreed benchmarks and indicators with international partners, reflecting a high level of transparency and commitment.

He also reviewed the most significant reforms implemented to date and the challenges facing the process amid the ongoing occupation, the withholding of clearance revenues, and continued political and economic pressures.