Secretary of State John Kerry announced Sunday he believes a potential value of $ 400 million plan is emerging, can expand up to 50% over the next three years, the Palestinian economy.
Almost two-thirds, it can also reduce unemployment, the average wage increase of 40% may be, he said. But Kerry said, it all depends on parallel progress in the peace between Israel and Palestine.
Kerry has been working with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and global business leaders to develop economic plans to revitalize the Palestinian economy. He provided few specific details, and acknowledged that his vision could easily be used as a part of the fantasy world, after decades of conflict have suffered, peace prospects remain bleak.
"We know it can be done," he insisted. "" This is the Palestinian economy is bigger, bolder, more proposed "Over the past two decades that any ambitious plans.
Kerry outlined his hopes in a business meeting at the Dead Sea, Jordan, unsparing of his bold economic forecast:
- Palestinian agricultural production may be doubled or tripled.
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-100,000 New homes, many of which are energy efficient, can be constructed in the next three years.
Former Massachusetts senator, he has been working, as well as Israel and the Palestinians to restart direct peace negotiations, is to meet with Blair in Amman late Sunday, the U.S. hedge fund investors Tim Collins and Jordan and the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister.
He said he has been leading business experts around the world and coordination, the program will explore new opportunities, tourism, construction, agriculture, energy, transportation, light manufacturing.
"This is a fantasy is what?" Kerry requirements of the crowd. "I do not think so, because there are investment and entrepreneurship, working in the West Bank has been a good example, we know that it can be done, but we have never experienced the kind of focus, this group is talking about on the table. "
He said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to support plans, but he added that it would not really grasp, unless the parties make progress on the resumption of peace talks.
Abbas also attended the meeting in Jordan, Israeli President Shimon Peres peace deadlock, although they offer two distinct messages. Palestinian leaders spent a lot of time criticizing Israel's intransigence, while Israel's Nobel Peace Prize winner, according to his government's view that negotiations should begin immediately without preconditions case.
Kerry allows commercial barriers to stimulate economic growth, it must be removed. Palestinians have long complained about restrictions on movement and investment, hindering its economic potential.
Kerry in the last two months of efforts to revive the peace process has made four times to Israel and the Palestinian territories. He did not make any tangible success, but so far, he engaged in fruitful talks, the two sides adhere to.
 
 



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