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Asharq Al-Awsat
28-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
France, Indonesia Call for Progress on Israeli-Palestinian 'Mutual Recognition'
France and Indonesia on Wednesday called for progress on "mutual recognition" between Israel and the Palestinians at an international conference meant to resurrect the idea of a two-state solution next month as French President Emmanuel Macron visited Jakarta. "The conference should... restore a political prospect of a peaceful settlement of this conflict, which should allow for an irreversible path towards the realization of a Palestinian State, (and) mutual recognition between Israel and Palestine," the nations said in a joint statement. France will co-chair the conference. Macron is leaning towards recognizing a Palestinian state, diplomats and experts say, a move that could infuriate Israel and deepen Western splits. "Only a political solution will make it possible to restore peace and build for the long term," Macron said in Jakarta. "Together with Saudi Arabia, we will soon be organizing a conference on Gaza in New York to give fresh impetus to the recognition of a Palestinian state and the recognition of the State of Israel and its right to live in peace and security in this region." Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said his country is willing to recognize and open diplomatic relations with Israel if an independent Palestinian state is recognized by Tel Aviv. Standing alongside the French president, Prabowo said Israel's security needs to be guaranteed, and that France would also continue to support steps towards independence for a Palestinian state. Indonesia does not recognize or share any diplomatic relations with Israel. Macron arrived in Indonesia's capital on Tuesday evening with French First Lady Brigitte Macron for a three-day visit to Southeast Asia's largest economy. It was the second stop in his tour of the region after Vietnam.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
What does the UK-EU deal mean for holidays and jobs? Your questions answered
Many of you have been submitting questions to Your Voice, Your BBC News about the deal signed this week between the UK and European questions have touched on a range of issues, including jobs, food and experts have been digging into the detail to figure out what the deal means for you and your family. Will professional qualifications be recognised across the UK-EU border? Anna Maria, a dental student studying in Bulgaria, asked about mutual recognition of professional qualifications, which was a Labour Party manifesto pledge. Our political reporter Becky Morton has looked into the details of the its manifesto last year, Labour said it would seek to "secure a mutual recognition agreement for professional qualifications, external to help open up markets for UK service exporters".That would mean professionals such as doctors, lawyers and accountants who qualified in one country could practice in another with minimal extra bureaucracy - a system already in place across the deal promises to set up "dedicated dialogues" on the recognition of professional qualifications, but a full agreement could take much longer to an agreement would make it easier for British companies to move staff between the UK and EU and undertake short-term work in there may be less incentive for the EU to agree a deal, given the current situation makes it harder for UK firms to compete for business in Europe. Will Brits be able go skip long queues for non-EU passport holders? Malcolm in Bristol wanted more clarity on what the agreement will mean for passport queues for UK citizens visiting the EU. Our transport correspondent Simon Browning some EU ports and airports already allow UK citizens to use modern e-gates, many do not and queues have become familiar to new agreement provides more clarity on e-gates and sets out that in the future, UK citizens will be able to use them - but the EU Commission says that will not come into force in time for this the UK government has indicated it is hopeful there could be changes in time for the summer, so the timeline still appears to be up for EU says there will be no change before a new EU border security scheme comes into force in October, which will see biometric data including fingerprints collected from passengers coming from non-EU countries such as the UK. It will mean manned desks where people will have to queue in order to enter some EU countries could still be a feature of travel beyond this year, even if e-gate usage becomes more widely short, that will mean long queues at some destinations could continue during this holiday season and perhaps decision about UK citizens using e-gates will not be a blanket one across the bloc. Instead, it will be up to individual countries to decide how they manage queues at their borders. Will pet passports resume in time for the summer? We have received a lot of questions about pet passports. Our political correspondent Jack Fenwick has looked into when the scheme will be up and short, we just do not know yet whether there will be any change in time for this agreement between the UK and EU commits to introducing a new passport system which would make it easier for people to travel with their pets and end the need to acquire repeat vet British holidaymakers will be keen for these rules to be introduced in time for their trip this so-called pet passports come under a part of the deal known as the sanitary and phytosanitary agreement - and while the UK and EU have agreed to work together in this area, the full scope of it has not been fully fleshed out yet. What does the deal mean for British farmers? Chris in Bristol asked whether UK farmers would have to accept EU regulations on food standards. Our business correspondent Simon Jack has assessed the new agreement removes the need for time consuming and costly veterinary checks and forms - but in return, the UK will have to align with EU food standards. As those regulations change, the UK will have to change too. The government insists it will have a say in how those rules develop and it may be able to negotiate exceptions - but they will not have a vote. The National Farmers Union has broadly welcomed the new deal because it provides easier and quicker access to a big market for perishable products, in which the speed that goods can be moved is important. Will it be easier for British bands to tour in Europe? Andy in Eastbourne asked whether this deal would allow for the free and unrestricted movement of musicians and bands on tour in Europe. Our political reporter Becky Morton Brexit, British musicians have faced extra costs and red tape when touring industry has been urging the government to find a solution and Labour's general election manifesto pledged to "help our touring artists" as part of negotiations with the the deal agreed on Monday only recognises the "value" of touring artists and promises to continue efforts "to support travel and cultural exchange".The UK says it will explore "how best to improve arrangements for touring across the European continent".Tom Kiehl, chief executive of UK Music, which represents the industry, welcomed this as "an important first step" but said the sector was seeking "more concrete commitments". Will this agreement impact the UK's ability to boost trade around the world? Brian in Nottingham asked about any knock-on effect the agreement may have on the UK's ability to negotiate trade deals with other nations. Political correspondent Jack Fenwick looked into it for the UK was to re-join the customs union or single market, there would be knock-on effects for other trade agreements, like the Trans-Pacific Partnership - but this relatively limited agreement does not go nearly that the UK will now effectively be a rule-taker when it comes to EU standards on food and farming exports - but the government is fairly comfortable with that for two ministers do not want to lower food standards anyway, which we saw during recent trade negotiations with the the level of trade the UK has with the EU massively outstrips other agreements signed in recent UK-EU deal is expected to eventually boost the economy by around £9bn a year, largely from food, farming and energy trading. Compare that with the much broader agreement signed with India this year, which will bring economic benefits of around £5bn a year.
