Istanbul - FiMED

The head of the Palestine Scholars Association, Dr. Nawaf Takrouri, discussed with officials in the Turkish province of Nevşehir ways to strengthen solidarity with the Palestinian people and support their cause and legitimate rights, during a meeting with the province's deputy governor, attended by the head of the Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation branch (İHH), and a number of officials and figures active in the humanitarian and solidarity fields.

The meeting addressed mechanisms for developing efforts to champion the Palestinian cause and enhancing cooperation in the fields of relief and popular and official solidarity, amid the continuing humanitarian challenges facing the Palestinian people.

During the meeting, the Turkish officials affirmed the firmness of their positions in support of the Palestinian people and their legitimate rights, stressing that they will continue to intensify relief efforts and solidarity activities at both the popular and official levels, in a way that contributes to supporting the Palestinians and bolstering the presence of their cause.

The meeting comes within the framework of moves aimed at expanding areas of cooperation and coordination between Palestinian institutions and Turkish bodies concerned with humanitarian work and solidarity with Palestine.