Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany continues to believe that a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians is the only way for both peoples "to live in peace and security."
Merkel stressed her support for a two-state solution ahead of talks on Thursday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Chancellery in Berlin.
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Abbas said that Palestinians, "appreciate Chancellor Merkel's efforts to create multilateral cooperation aside from unilateral solutions to create stability and peace in the world."
He stressed the importance of Germany's role in the Middle East and thanked the country for its financial support to help Palestinians' health services and education, as well as the strengthening of civil society.
Germany is one of the biggest donors to the Palestinians, having given them some 110 million euros ($120 million) in 2018.
