Oman Welcomes Decision to Initiate Position of Vice President of the State of Palestine

Muscat, 27 Apr (ONA) --- The Sultanate of Oman has welcomed a decision by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Executive Committee to initiate the position of Vice-President of the Executive Committee and Vice-President of the State of Palestine, and to appoint Hussein Al Sheikh to this position.

In a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry today, the Sultanate of Oman congratulated Al Sheikh on his new appointment, wishing him success in performing his duties.

The Sultanate of Oman expressed the hope that the step would consolidate the unity of Palestinians and serve their legitimate aspirations to gain all their rights and establish their independent state.

--- Ends/Bishara/AG