Minister of National Economy Khaled Al-Asaily and British Consul General Philip Hall discussed, yesterday, Thursday, ways to develop and strengthen economic and trade cooperation relations between the two countries, and the entry into force of the trade partnership agreement signed between the two countries upon the end of the transitional period.

During the joint meeting held at the Ministry of National Economy in the presence of the Chief of the Cabinet of Minister Suha Awadallah, the two sides pointed out the importance of preparing for a meeting of the joint committee between the two countries, to discuss options and appropriate methods to develop bilateral relations, and to establish real economic partnerships between the Palestinian private sector and its British counterpart.

Palestine and Britain signed in February the temporary commercial and political partnership agreement between the Palestine Liberation Organization for the benefit of the Palestinian National Authority.