A delegation of the AICS, which included Christina Nattoli agency representative and Clara Capelli programs director, visited the seat of PFESP in Ramallah.

They were welcomed by PFESP's Executive Director, Mr. Mahdi Hamdan, and PFESP's employees.

Hamdan welcomed the visit of the Italian delegation. He stressed that it reflects the interest eagerness of the Italian agency to develop the bilateral relationship with PFESP. This will ensure the development and promotion of development projects.

Hamdan held a practical meeting with the Italian delegation. The results of work of the joint cooperation program "Startup" were discussed. The number of job opportunities that the program contributed to creating is also included. The investment of the program ideally discussed in the coming stages to align it more with the aspirations of youth and the privacy of different segments of those who hope to create their own projects or to develop their existing projects. Besides focusing more on promising sectors that contribute more effectively to economic growth in order to achieve comprehensive development.

During the meeting, the two parties discussed preparing for the next meeting of the consultative committee that manages the program. It includes representatives of PFESP, the Ministry of Finance and Planning, and the Italian agency.