On May 4, 2021, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II received His Excellency Mr. Anwar Abdulhadi, Ambassador of Palestine in Damascus, at the Patriarchate in Bab Touma.

‏The meeting was attended by His Eminence Archbishop Mor Anthimos Jack Yacoub, Patriarchal Vicar for Youth Affairs and Christian Education, Very Rev. Raban Cyril Babi, Director of the Legal Department, and Very Rev. Raban Joseph Bali, Patriarchal Secretary and Media Office Director.

‏During the meeting, His Excellency congratulated His Holiness on the occasion of the Feast of the resurrection and conveyed the greetings of the President of Palestine. He also discussed with His Holiness the current situation in the Middle East.