Embassy of the State of Palestine

On 25 February, Ambassador Abdulhadi attended a fundraising dinner in Sydney organised by the Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association (PANZMA) to raise money for medical support to Palestine. The event included a show by Comedian Amer Zahr, a dabkeh performance, and a number of speeches.

The Palestinian Embassy was proud to host a stall presenting Palestinian culture and heritage at the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra on February 18, 2023.

On February 8, Ambassador Abdulhadi presented Ms Golriz Ghahraman MP with the National Certificate of Honor for Academic Diplomacy in Support of Palestinian Rights on behalf of His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas.

At the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Aotearoa New Zealand, Ambassador Abdulhadi and Mrs Zeina Abdulhadi travelled to the Bay of Islands to participate in Waitangi Day, considered the National Day of Aotearoa New Zealand, marking the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Ambassador Abdulhadi had the opportunity to meet the newly appointed Prime Minster of Aotearoa New Zealand, Mr Chris Hipkins, while participating in the official celebration of Waitangi Day. [Read more about Waitangi Day here]

At the invitation of Human Appeal Australia (HAA), Ambassador Abdulhadi participated in the official opening of Punchbowl Mosque on 27 January, 2023.

Ambassador Abdulhadi and Mrs Zeina Abdulhadi were invited to attend the 33rd Annual Ethnic Business Awards Gala Presentation Dinner on December 10, 2022 in Sydney. The Ethnic Business Awards specifically honour businessmen and women of migrant or Indigenous Australian backgrounds [read more about the Ethnic Business Awards here]. Mr Khalil (Charlie) Shahin AO...

On December 6, the Palestinian Ambassador participated in the commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People at New Zealand Parliament in Wellington, organised by Palestinian Youth Aotearoa and hosted by Golriz Ghahraman MP.

Hosted by the AIIA ACT Branch, HE Izzat Abdulhadi, Ambassador of the State of Palestine, HE Mahmoud Zayed, Ambassador of the Republic of Egypt, and HE Bassam AlQabandi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait, discussed prospects for peace, shifting dynamics in the Middle East region, and recognition of the State...

Today, the General Delegation of Palestine commemorated the United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People at Parliament House in Canberra. The strong support for the Palestinian cause and recognition of the State of Palestine by the speakers and attendees was evident, and their ongoing solidarity is deeply appreciated.