澳大利亚、加拿大、法国和英国外长周二敦促巴勒斯坦权机构重新考虑其推迟立法和总统选举的决定，这些选举最初定于2025年11月举行，现推迟至2027年9月。
The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France and the UK on Tuesday urged the Palestinian Authority to reconsider its decision to postpone legislative and presidential elections initially scheduled for November until September 2027.
在一份联合声明中，这些部长表示他们“对巴勒斯坦总统马哈茂德·阿巴斯的决定深感遗憾”，警告称这一延迟将剥夺巴勒斯坦人另一次投票的机会，并进一步削弱公众对民主机构的信心。
In a joint statement, the ministers said they “deeply regret” the decision by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, warning that the delay would deprive Palestinians of another opportunity to vote and further undermine public confidence in democratic institutions.
声明指出，自上次巴勒斯坦立法委员会选举以来已过去近二十年，而原定于2021年举行的选举也曾被推迟。
Nearly two decades have passed since the last elections to the Palestinian Legislative Council, while elections scheduled for 2021 were also postponed, the statement said.
这些部长承认，按照国际标准举行选举并确保所有符合条件的巴勒斯坦人参与面临重大挑战。他们还赞扬了中央选举委员会为筹备选举所做的工作。
The ministers acknowledged significant challenges to holding elections in line with international standards and ensuring the participation of all eligible Palestinians. They also commended the Central Elections Commission for its work to prepare for the polls.
他们表示，可信的选举是阿巴斯和巴勒斯坦权机构致力于改革、民主更新和负责任治理的重要组成部分，这符合2025年7月《纽约宣言》。
They said credible elections were an important part of Abbas’ and the Palestinian Authority’s commitment to reforms, democratic renewal and accountable governance, in line with the New York Declaration of July 2025.
声明称：“加强巴勒斯坦治理对于继续建立可行的两国方案的制度基础至关重要，这是实现以色列和巴勒斯坦持久和平与安全的唯一途径。”
“Strengthening Palestinian governance is essential to continue establishing the institutional foundations for a viable two-state solution, the only path to lasting peace and security for Israel and Palestine,” the statement said.
这些部长呼吁巴勒斯坦权机构采取必要步骤，在不进一步延迟的情况下举行立法和总统选举。
The ministers called on the Palestinian Authority to take the necessary steps to hold legislative and presidential elections without further delay.
他们还敦促以色列避免可能阻碍选举的行动，包括确保所有巴勒斯坦人参与所需的实际安排。
They also urged Israel to refrain from actions that could obstruct the elections, including by ensuring the practical arrangements needed for all Palestinians to participate.