An-Najah News -  The German  Government announced a 55.56 million euros pledged to fund projects over the next year in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including Jerusalem.

Special advisor to prime minister Mohammed Shtayyeh, Stephan Salameh, said the new German grand will be used to fund projects in various sectors.

the projects will focus on water and sanitation, infrastructure for local government bodies, support for the private sector and small companies, the agricultural sector, youth employment, and vocational and technical training.

German representative to Palestine, Ambassador Christian Klaghas, said that his country's support for the Palestinian government for the year 2021 will focus on the economy affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, creating temporary job opportunities and maintaining the sustainability of services.

He also affirmed German’s commitment to continuing its support to the Palestinian government.