Palestinian community in BiH hosted farewell reception for Ambassador Namoora

(Patria) - The Palestinian community in BiH hosted a farewell reception today on the occasion of the end of the diplomatic mission and return to his homeland of the Ambassador of the State of Palestine to BiH, Rezeq Namoora.

On that occasion, the president of the Palestinian community in BiH, Majed Maarouf, emphasized that the relations between the Embassy and the Palestinian community over the past 11 years have been an example of successful and continuous cooperation.

Daily coordination, Maarouf said, has positively influenced the development of relations between BiH and the State of Palestine, and pointed to the strengthening of ties with the friendly BiH people who have sincerely and consistently stood by the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories.

He emphasized that during Ambassador Namoora's mandate, the Embassy and the Palestinian community acted like twins, each within its own jurisdiction and responsibilities.

He also said that the Palestinian community is proud of its joint achievements and its national reference - the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the sole legitimate and legal representative of the Palestinian people.

Thanks to the diplomatic and humanitarian work of Ambassador Namoora, according to Maarouf, a deep mark has been made in strengthening the position of the Palestinian issue and consolidating friendly relations with the host country, as well as in his constant support for Palestinians in BiH and dignified representation of Palestine in accordance with its history and the struggle of its people.

Maarouf expressed his deep gratitude to Ambassador Namoora for his dedication and commitment to his national duty, wishing him good health, success, and progress in his future tasks, with a prayer that Allah rewards him for all he has done in the service of Palestine and its people.

During the farewell reception, the Head of the Diplomatic Protocol Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH, Mirsad Bešić, presented Ambassador Namoora with a commemorative gift on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of BiH, Elmedin Konaković.



Maarouf once again emphasized that the friendly relations connecting the Palestinian community in BiH and Minister Konaković have a positive and visible impact on the overall bilateral relations between the two countries.

At the end of his address, Maarouf announced that the Palestinian community in BiH will place all its capacities and contacts at the disposal of the newly appointed ambassador, to facilitate her work and contribute to the further strengthening of the presence of the State of Palestine in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Ambassador Namoora expressed his pride and gratitude for the special relationship that connects the Embassy of the State of Palestine and the Palestinian community in BiH, emphasizing that it represents a model that should be followed in all countries where our embassies and our communities operate.

He praised the leading role of the Palestinian community, as well as the spirit of responsibility and unity that characterizes its members and institutions. He also highly appreciated the constructive and fruitful cooperation of the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH, which had a great impact on strengthening this exceptional partnership and improving the presence and reputation of the State of Palestine.

- I performed my mission with complete dedication and sincerity, and I believe I succeeded in this thanks to this sincere cooperation and mutual support between the Embassy and the community, and especially between me and its president, my brother and friend Majed Maarouf, as well as thanks to the noble relations with friends in Bosnia and Herzegovina - said Namoora.

Numerous distinguished and prominent members of the Palestinian community in Bosnia and Herzegovina attended the ceremony.