Saudi Arabia Leads Peace Push with France at UN for Palestinian State Recognition

July 27, 2025
Saudi Arabia Leads Peace Push with France at UN for Palestinian State Recognition
  • Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, is actively promoting peace in the Middle East, exemplified by its co-presidency with France at a conference dedicated to the Palestinian issue.

  • Through various diplomatic initiatives, Saudi Arabia aims to create stability and prosperity for all parties involved in the ongoing conflict.

  • Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah emphasized the Kingdom's unwavering support for Palestinian rights and the urgent need to resolve the conflict with Israel, which has led to considerable civilian suffering and heightened regional tensions.

  • In a significant move, French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state during the upcoming UN General Assembly in September, a decision that has been positively received by Saudi Arabia.

  • The conference, set to take place at the United Nations headquarters in New York, will feature broad international participation and will focus on implementing relevant UN resolutions while advocating for a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

  • Central to the conference's agenda is the promotion of a just and comprehensive peace through the two-state solution, which supports the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

  • The event will emphasize the necessity of implementing a two-state solution, advocating for an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem designated as its capital.

  • This initiative follows the launch of an international coalition for the two-state solution in September 2024, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia, Norway, and the European Union.

  • Additionally, the conference will support the Global Alliance for Implementation of the Two-State Solution, which was also initiated in September 2024 by Saudi Arabia, Norway, and the European Union.

  • The event has attracted significant international participation, reflecting a global commitment to finding a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian issue.

  • Saudi Arabia has urged other nations that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to take similar steps to support peace and uphold the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

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