Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People commemorated in Budapest – PHOTOS

In cooperation with embassies of Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Norway: Embassy of Palestine in Hungary commemorates the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.

The Embassy of the State of Palestine in Hungary, in collaboration with the embassies of Norway, Slovenia, Spain, and Ireland, marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People with a special event at the Palestine Residence in Budapest.

The gathering, attended by diplomats and international representatives, underscored the global commitment to supporting Palestinian rights and highlighted efforts to expand recognition of the State of Palestine. The event began with a performance of the Palestinian national anthem by Tunisian artist Mohamed Alloul, followed by a speech from Dr. Fadi Elhusseini, Ambassador of Palestine to Hungary.

Ambassador Elhusseini stressed that solidarity with the Palestinian cause must go beyond rhetoric, calling for tangible action to end the genocide and the occupation. He urged those who didn’t to recognize Palestine, noting that this recognition is critical to achieving stability and a just resolution to the conflict. He emphasized that Palestine has existed since the dawn of time and will remain till the end of time.

Elhusseini said that Palestine is under occupation and that negotiations are meant to tackle future arrangements, including borders, which the ambassador considered the key to the solution. The ambassador also highlighted the ongoing legal developments, including these at the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice, and the United Nations General Assembly’s calls for an end to the occupation. Elhusseini concluded by reaffirming the resilience of the Palestinian people, vowing that they would continue to fight for justice, freedom, and a free Palestine.

The Palestinian ambassador appreciated the great turnout to participate from representatives of the countries present, which embodies a message of support for the Palestinian people in all its spectrums.

Diplomats from several countries shared their solidarity with the Palestinian cause, including:

• Archbishop Michael W. Banach, Apostolic Nunciature and dean of diplomatic corps
• Ambassador Karima Kabbaj of Morocco, Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps
• Ambassador Alfonso Dastis of Spain
• Ambassador Dr. Marjan CENCEN of Slovenia
• On behalf of Africa, Ambassador Mr. Gangumzi TSENGIWE of South Africa
• Ambassador Ranger Almqvist of Ireland
• On behalf of Latin America, Ambassador Ignacio RUIZ PEREA of Colombia
• Chargé d’Affaires Sten Iversen of Norway
• On behalf of Asua, Chargé d’Affaires Ivani Mahdiat Sofiana of Indonesia
• Ambassador Ms. Susan Kleebank of Brasil

Olive oil and za’atar were presented to the participants to emphasize the importance of Palestinian identity and culture.

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