Palestinians sign agreements with Egypt in step toward financial freedom from Israel
Palestinian delegations are making the rounds seeking help from countries in the region as Palestine seeks to economically disengage from the Israel, most recently visiting Egypt.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank — An 11-member Palestinian ministerial delegation to Cairo headed by Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh wrapped up an official three-day visit Oct. 11 by signing a number of bilateral economic agreements.
The delegation visited Egypt as part of the Palestinian government's efforts to activate economic relations with Arab countries and economically disengage from Israel. The delegation held collective talks with the Egyptian government, while the Palestinian ministers held dozens of separate meetings with their Egyptian counterparts to discuss cooperation.