The leader of the main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), Özgür Özel, recently spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who extended an open invitation to Özel to visit Palestine.
During their conversation, Abbas expressed his gratitude for the CHP’s continued support for the Palestinian cause and invited Ozel to see the situation of the Palestinians first-hand.
Palestinian leader Abbas addressed the world from the Turkish parliament on August 15. Ozel apologized for missing Abbas’ speech to the Turkish parliament due to an accident and reiterated the CHP’s unwavering support for a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He also mentioned his efforts to raise awareness of the plight of the Palestinians through international engagement, including letters to world leaders and discussions on the massacres in Gaza.
“Open invitation” for Özel
Abbas acknowledged the historic support of the CHP and praised Özel’s engagement on the world stage, calling him a “window to the world.” He reiterated that Özel is welcome to visit Palestine at any time.
“I invite you to Palestine, your second country. You can come at any time and observe the situation of your Palestinian brothers and sisters up close. This invitation is an open invitation,” Abbas said.
