By NNN-WAFA,
Stockholm : The Swedish government has announced that it has adopted a new strategy for development assistance to the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
The Swedish Foreign Ministry said in a statement Monday that according to the strategy, Palestinian priorities and the Palestinian Reform and Development Plan will serve as guidelines for Swedish development assistance.
“The strategy has been adopted at a time when it is especially important that the rest of the world gives its full support to the parties and to a negotiation solution,” reads the statement.
“Through the new strategy, Sweden is showing its support to Palestinian state-building and the ongoing peace process.”
Sweden is one of the largest EU donors of support to the Palestinian people. In 2007, Swedish aid amounted to USD 100 million.