U.S. Support to Tulkarem Business Community Highlighted in American Consul General’s Visit

June 14, 2010

Jerusalem: American Consul General Daniel Rubinstein visited Tulkarem on June 14 to meet with local officials and representatives from the private sector. The Consul General met with Tulkarem Governor Talal Dweikat, Tulkarem security chiefs, and local businessmen and women.

Consul General Rubinstein noted that, "There is no doubt that the economic situation in the West Bank - including Tulkarem - has improved in recent years, thanks to improvements in the security situation, the Palestinian Authority's comprehensive reforms, and improvements in movement and access. I commend Tulkarem's traders, farmers, and entrepreneurs, who are working to grow their businesses and expand to new markets, as well as the work of President Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad to build the institutions of a future Palestinian state, and we are committed to continuing to support those efforts."

During a tour of the Badran Textile factory, the Consul General stated that the U.S. Government is strongly committed to the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian state, and that the ability of that future state to meet the needs of its people depends largely on the development of a strong, private-sector led economy.

For more information please contact the U.S. Consulate General's Press Office at 02-622-6908 or 02-622-6909.