Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization

The Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization, officially the Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, is the leader of the Executive Committee (EC) of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), the executive body of the PLO, which was established in 1964. The Chairman represents the PLO and the Palestinian people before the international community, including the United Nations. The Chairman is chosen by the members of the PLO EC. Since 29 October 2004, Mahmoud Abbas has been the Chairman of the PLO EC.

Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization
Incumbent
Mahmoud Abbas
since 29 October 2004
Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization
AppointerPLO Executive Committee
Inaugural holderAhmad Shukeiri
Formation24 May 1964
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