Saudi Arabia and France unveil final roadmap for two-state solution
NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia and France on Tuesday concluded the high-level international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict with the adoption of a final document laying out a comprehensive, actionable framework to implement the two-state solution.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan announced the adoption of the final communiqué, which outlines integrated proposals across political, security, humanitarian, economic, legal, and strategic narrative dimensions.
The document is designed to serve as a viable blueprint for the realization of an independent Palestinian state and lasting regional peace.
Prince Faisal called on all nations to endorse the document ahead of the conclusion of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly by notifying the Saudi and French missions in New York.
The second and final day of the jointly chaired Saudi-French conference followed a strong show of international support during the opening session.The first day saw consensus on the need for a just resolution to the conflict and widespread condemnation of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including what many described as deliberate starvation tactics.The Palestinian government said outcomes of the conference include plans to establish a temporary international mission under UN supervision — with regional participation — aimed at stabilizing the situation and curbing Israeli settlement expansion in Gaza and the West Bank.Prince Faisal reiterated Saudi Arabia's position, emphasizing that many countries are now willing to recognize the State of Palestine.He stressed that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state is a legitimate right and that the two-state solution enjoys broad global consensus, grounded in UN resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the principle of land for peace.
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