Couillard says Quebec could play a role in Middle East peace proces

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In Jerusalem, American flags can be seen throughout the city and walls are plastered with the slogan “Trump makes Israel great.”

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In Ramallah, the Palestinian Authority’s economics and industry minister says both Palestinians and Israelis have everything to gain from the visit.

“This gives a lot of hope,” Shukri Bishara told journalists on Sunday following an appearance with Couillard.

“The fact that President Trump is involving himself in the peace process has taken the world by surprise.”

For his part, Couillard said he wanted to make Quebec “a partner that can build the capacity of the future Palestinian state,” notably through exchanges on education and the organization of public services.

“With its strengths and within its means, Quebec can also play a role in the peace process,” he said Sunday.

He announced the creation of internship and exchange opportunities for Palestinian students and researchers and said the province would waive student fees for five Palestinian students.

Couillard also met with Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah on Sunday.

He is expected to sit down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday for a discussion that is expected to be centered around innovation.

Jocelyne Richer, The Canadian Press