Defining True Solidarity during PCFS Forum “Voices of Solidarity: Rise for Palestine”
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APN | Amman – Zoom

29 November 2023

 

In conjunction with the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the People’s Coalition on Food Sovereignty (PCFS) organised a webinar titled "Voices of Solidarity: Rise for Palestine”. The platform provided a global space for individuals and organisations to express their solidarity, exemplifying the authentic and genuine meaning of unity. APN Co-Founder and Agricultural Advisor, Hassan Al Jaajaa, was invited to give closing remarks.

In his address, he explained the true meaning of solidarity, distinct from the double standards exhibited by Western governments and global corporations that have turned a blind eye to the injustice, exploitation, and genocide of the Palestinian people, and some were even part of this aggression. He emphasized that this is a collective war, an international struggle in which each of us bears the responsibility to participate in by organising and mobilising our strengths, resources, and capabilities. This involves developing our societies, equipping ourselves with knowledge and technology, and instilling confidence in our communities, all while respecting our cultures and peoples. He concluded by encouraging participants to develop strong ties among us all, improve national industries, preserve and improve agricultural production, and assert sovereignty over natural resources, economy, and food. These are fundamental national principles that should never be compromised.