A delegation from Palestinian industrial unions discusses in Bethlehem the protection of national industry

Bethlehem - Ofoq News - A delegation from the General Union of Palestinian Industries and the specialized industrial unions, headed by the President of the General Union, Nassar Nassar, held a series of meetings with the Governor of Bethlehem and the leadership of the customs police and police, to discuss the challenges facing the industrial sector and ways to protect national products and provide a safe environment for work and production.

The delegation included Vice President of the Palestinian Aluminum and Glass Industry Federation, Economic Advisor Ahmed Hassouna, Treasurer of the Union Ismail Aqnibi, and members of the administrative body Tawfiq Nassar, Hazem Shweiki, George Saadeh and Abdullah Shweiki, along with Vice President of the Textile Industry Federation Tariq Al-Sous, President of the Federation of Paper and Packaging Industries Victor Hazboun, and Director of Industry in the Bethlehem Governorate Hafez Al-Ashhab.

The delegation met with the Governor of Bethlehem, Muhammad Taha Abu Alia, in the presence of the Director General of Public Affairs in the Governorate, Muhammad Al-Jaafari, and the Director General of the Governor’s Office, Saleh Subeh. The meeting discussed the reality of the industrial sector and the importance of coordination between government institutions and the private sector to overcome obstacles facing industrialists and support the continuity of national factories.

Nassar Nassar said that strengthening the partnership between industrial unions and official institutions constitutes a basic pillar for protecting the Palestinian industry, stressing the necessity of joining efforts to provide a safe and stable environment for work and investment, and to support the steadfastness of factories in light of the current economic conditions.

The delegation also met with the leadership of the customs police in Bethlehem, represented by Colonel Abdul Karim Al-Basayta, in the presence of the Director of Public Relations, Major Hatem Al-Hadra. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen market supervision and combat smuggling and illegal goods, in a way that protects Palestinian products from unfair competition.

Ahmed Hassouna said that protecting the national industry requires effective cooperation between industrial unions and competent authorities, pointing out the importance of strengthening market oversight in a way that ensures fair competition and preserves the continuity of factories and job opportunities.

The delegation concluded its meetings with a visit to the Bethlehem Governorate Police Directorate, where it met with the Police Director, Brigadier General Murad Qandah, in the presence of the Director of Police Operations, Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Waridat, and the Director of the Police Director’s Office, Major Akram Arar.

During the meeting, the role of the police in maintaining security and public order, protecting industrial facilities and property, and promoting the rule of law and civil peace, in order to provide a safe environment for production and investment, was emphasized.

Members of the administrative body of the Palestinian Aluminum and Glass Industry Federation stressed the importance of direct communication with official and security authorities, and following up on the issues facing industrialists to reach practical solutions that contribute to developing the sector and raising its competitiveness.

At the conclusion of the visits, the delegation expressed its appreciation for the good reception and cooperation, stressing the importance of continuing coordination and following up on the issues raised during the meetings, in a way that serves the national industry and the Palestinian economy.