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Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a new set of announcement on Monday when he visited the West Bank on Monday as part of a plan to foster “peace and stability.” Soon after participating in a meeting with Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, Mr. Harper announced that Canada will provide a total of $66 million to the West Bank and Gaza.
In a prepared statement made by the Prime Minister, he mentioned that “Canada looks forward to a bright future for all Palestinians, one in which security and prosperity are enjoyed in a viable and democratic Palestinian state.” It was added that “the support we are providing today will advance those goals by furthering the peace process, generating jobs and economic growth through private sector partnerships, and helping to further advance security and justice sector reforms.” Despite the welcomed announcement, there are speculations that the funds might actually be reducing from previous years’ assistance. During past several years, Canada provided a total of $300 million to the Palestinians. Whereas, this latest $66 million in funding, along with $30 million announced last year, will be stretched out over three to five years.
In a joint press conference with Mr. Abbas, Mr. Harper mentioned that “Canada is a strong supporter of the peace process.” He stated that “our position is not an Israeli position or a Palestinian position. It is a Canadian position of principle supported by the overwhelming majority of Canadians.” He added that “while Canada has its views, a settlement ultimately has to be decided through negotiations between the two parties.”
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