Prime Minister Koizumi Sent a Congratulatory Message to Palestinian New Prime Minister Ahmad Qurie on the occasion of the inauguration of a new cabinet of the Palestinian Authority

November 14, 2003

On November 13, H.E. Mr. Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan, sent a congratulatory message to Mr. Ahmad Qurie, the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, on the occasion of the official inauguration of his cabinet on November 12, when it obtained confidence from the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC).
In this message, Prime Minister Koizumi expressed his hope that Prime Minister Qurie will lead the Palestinians toward realizing peace with Israel through the implementation of the "Roadmap", including ending violence and advancing reforms. Also, Prime Minister Koizumi reiterated Japan's commitment to support the efforts for the success of the "Roadmap" and for the Palestinian nation-building.