Harnessing the Political Advances of Left-Wing Forces and Popular Movements Worldwide to Advance Justice and Strengthen Solidarity with Palestine

Progressive and Revolutionary Greetings,
The »Department of External Relations of Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine« is closely following political developments around the world, particularly the political and electoral advances achieved by left-wing and progressive parties, as well as national and revolutionary figures, several of whom have assumed positions of responsibility and decision-making in a number of countries. These developments are taking place alongside the growing momentum of popular movements and social protests rejecting policies of marginalisation, exploitation and discrimination, and defending democratic, social, economic and human rights.
These developments represent an important political and struggle-related opportunity to strengthen the influence of progressive and left-wing forces on national and international policies, and to open broader horizons for building a global democratic and progressive front against imperialism, wars, occupation, colonialism and racism, in pursuit of a more just and balanced world that respects peoples’ right to self-determination.
In this context, we look forward to working jointly with your parties, forces and distinguished figures to translate these achievements and political gains into positions, programmes and practical initiatives that advance social justice, promote economic and social policies serving the interests of working classes and popular sectors, and safeguard the rights of workers, young people and women.
We also call for strengthening international solidarity by expanding coordination among left-wing and progressive parties and forces, popular movements, trade unions and youth organisations, and establishing common platforms for action and influence on international issues, in defence of world peace and peoples’ rights, and in opposition to wars, domination and exploitation.
Furthermore, we call for strengthening political support for the Palestinian cause by harnessing the growing political, parliamentary, governmental and popular presence of left-wing forces to advance more progressive and effective positions in support of the rights of the Palestinian people. Foremost among these rights are the right to self-determination, the establishment of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, and the guarantee of Palestinian refugees’ right of return in accordance with UN General Assembly Resolution 194, as well as opposition to occupation, settlement expansion, displacement, annexation and aggression.
This must also include exerting pressure to hold the Israeli occupying power accountable for its ongoing crimes and violations of international law, and working through legislative and governmental institutions, international forums, popular movements and trade unions to put an end to all forms of cooperation and complicity that provide the occupation with political, military and economic cover.
We firmly believe that the political victories achieved by left-wing and progressive forces in different parts of the world should not remain confined within national borders. Rather, they must be transformed into a shared international asset and an effective force in confronting injustice, occupation and colonialism, while reaffirming the values of international solidarity and the unity of peoples’ struggles for freedom, dignity and social justice.
Accordingly, we look forward to launching a process of dialogue and joint coordination with your parties, forces and distinguished figures, with a view to developing practical initiatives and programmes of action that build upon the political, institutional and popular influence achieved by left-wing forces. Our common objective is to build a broader and more effective international solidarity front that links the struggle for social justice in our respective countries with the struggle for national liberation and international justice worldwide.
Together, for a more just and free world, for a free and independent Palestine, and for the legitimate national and historical rights of its people.