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Saudi Gazette
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
France reaffirms plan to recognize Palestinian state
PARIS — French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Friday reiterated France's commitment to recognizing the State of Palestine, declaring that recent developments in the Middle East would not alter the country's long-standing position. 'France will uphold the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination by recognizing the State of Palestine,' Barrot said during his address at the civil society event Paris Call for the Two-State Solution, Peace and Regional Security, held as part of the Paris Peace Forum. 'I say it again here: whatever the recent developments in the region, France is determined to do so,' he emphasized. Barrot warned that it is time to push forward a political resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, adding that the issue would take center stage at the upcoming UN-backed conference on the two-state solution, which France and Saudi Arabia are set to co-host in New York later this month. 'This political solution involves the creation of a viable Palestinian state with renewed governance and strong security guarantees for both Israelis and Palestinians,' he said. He also urged for 'courage' and 'strong mobilization' from the international community to forge a path toward peace. Barrot renewed France's call for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and the massive, unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'The two-state solution, to which we remain firmly committed — a condition for peace and security in the region, and a requirement under international law — is now facing existential threats,' Barrot said, citing the expansion of settlements, the collapse of the peace process, and deepening hostilities. He concluded by acknowledging the immense human toll in Gaza. 'Too many civilians are paying the price for this war that has gone on for far too long. We owe them our compassion, and every minute should be dedicated to achieving a ceasefire.' — Agencies
Roya News
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Roya News
France determined to recognize Palestinian state, says foreign minister
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reaffirmed France's commitment to recognizing the State of Palestine during a speech on Friday at the 'Paris Call for the Two-State Solution, Peace and Regional Security' event hosted by the Paris Peace Forum. Barrot emphasized that despite recent regional developments, France remains resolute in supporting Palestinian self-determination through formal recognition of the Palestinian state. He highlighted the urgent need for a political solution, which will be a focus of the upcoming UN-backed conference on the two-state solution co-organized by France and Saudi Arabia in New York later this month. 'This solution requires establishing a viable Palestinian state with renewed governance and strong security guarantees for both Israelis and Palestinians,' Barrot said. Calling for international courage and mobilization, Barrot urged an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all captives, and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. He warned that the two-state solution faces existential threats from unilateral actions, settlement expansions, annexation risks, rising hatred, and the collapse of peace efforts. Barrot condemned the ongoing war in Gaza, saying too many civilians are suffering and urged that every effort be made to achieve a ceasefire without delay.
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
France 'Determined' To Recognise State Of Palestine, Foreign Minister Says
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks during his meeting with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Egypt, at the Quai d'Orsay, France's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Paris, France, 23 May 2025. TERESA SUAREZ/Pool via REUTERS ISTANBUL, June 14 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reiterated on Friday the country's determination to recognise the State of Palestine, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. France would "uphold the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination by recognising the State of Palestine," Barrot said during his speech at the civil society event, Paris Call for the Two-State Solution, Peace and Regional Security, hosted by the Paris Peace Forum. "I say it again here: whatever the recent developments in the region, France is determined to do so." bootstrap slideshow Barrot warned that it is time to bring a political solution to the Palestinians and said they will focus on this during the upcoming UN-backed conference on the two-state solution, co-organised by France and Saudi Arabia in New York later this month. "This political solution involves the creation of a viable Palestinian state with renewed governance and strong security guarantees for both Israelis and Palestinians," he said. Barrot urged for "courage" and "strong mobilisation" from the international community towards the "path of peace," reiterating the need for "an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and the massive and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza." "The two-state solution, to which we remain firmly committed — a condition for peace and security in the region, and a requirement under international law — is now facing existential threats: the multiplication of unilateral measures on the ground, the acceleration of settlement expansion and the prospect of annexation, the deepening of hatred, and the collapse of the peace process," he stressed. Barrot said "too many" civilians were paying the price of the war in Gaza "that has gone on for far too long." "We owe them our compassion, and every minute should be dedicated to achieving a ceasefire," he said.
The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
France ‘determined' to recognise state of Palestine, foreign minister says
ISTANBUL: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reiterated on Friday the country's determination to recognise the State of Palestine, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. France would 'uphold the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination by recognising the State of Palestine,' Barrot said during his speech at the civil society event, Paris Call for the Two-State Solution, Peace and Regional Security, hosted by the Paris Peace Forum. 'I say it again here: whatever the recent developments in the region, France is determined to do so.' Barrot warned that it is time to bring a political solution to the Palestinians and said they will focus on this during the upcoming UN-backed conference on the two-state solution, co-organised by France and Saudi Arabia in New York later this month. 'This political solution involves the creation of a viable Palestinian state with renewed governance and strong security guarantees for both Israelis and Palestinians,' he said. Barrot urged for 'courage' and 'strong mobilisation' from the international community towards the 'path of peace,' reiterating the need for 'an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and the massive and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.' 'The two-state solution, to which we remain firmly committed — a condition for peace and security in the region, and a requirement under international law — is now facing existential threats: the multiplication of unilateral measures on the ground, the acceleration of settlement expansion and the prospect of annexation, the deepening of hatred, and the collapse of the peace process,' he stressed. Barrot said 'too many' civilians were paying the price of the war in Gaza 'that has gone on for far too long.' 'We owe them our compassion, and every minute should be dedicated to achieving a ceasefire,' he said.
The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
France Reaffirms Commitment to Recognising Palestine
ISTANBUL: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reiterated on Friday the country's determination to recognise the State of Palestine, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. France would 'uphold the rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination by recognising the State of Palestine,' Barrot said during his speech at the civil society event, Paris Call for the Two-State Solution, Peace and Regional Security, hosted by the Paris Peace Forum. 'I say it again here: whatever the recent developments in the region, France is determined to do so.' Barrot warned that it is time to bring a political solution to the Palestinians and said they will focus on this during the upcoming UN-backed conference on the two-state solution, co-organised by France and Saudi Arabia in New York later this month. 'This political solution involves the creation of a viable Palestinian state with renewed governance and strong security guarantees for both Israelis and Palestinians,' he said. Barrot urged for 'courage' and 'strong mobilisation' from the international community towards the 'path of peace,' reiterating the need for 'an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and the massive and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.' 'The two-state solution, to which we remain firmly committed — a condition for peace and security in the region, and a requirement under international law — is now facing existential threats: the multiplication of unilateral measures on the ground, the acceleration of settlement expansion and the prospect of annexation, the deepening of hatred, and the collapse of the peace process,' he stressed. Barrot said 'too many' civilians were paying the price of the war in Gaza 'that has gone on for far too long.' 'We owe them our compassion, and every minute should be dedicated to achieving a ceasefire,' he said.
