SAUDI ARABIA GRANTS PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY $60 MILLION TO SUPPORT BUDGET

Cairo, 28 Dzulhijjah 1436/12 October 2015 (MINA) – Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative at the Arab League, Ahmad Qattan Monday said the Saudi Fund for Development has provided the Palestinian Authority (PA) with a total of $60 million to cover support its budget for three months in 2015.

In a press conference, Qattan said this grant was made possible following a decision to increase Saudi Arabia’s monthly contribution toward PA’s budget from $14 million to $20 million.

He reiterated that Saudi Arabia will continue to support the Palestinian cause on all levels, Mi’raj Islamic News gency (MINA) quoted Palestinian news agency WAFA as reporting.

The grant will cover PA’s expenses for July, August and September of 2015. (T/R07/R01)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA).