Saudi Arabia's Support for Palestine's Statehood Recognized by France
French President Emmanuel Macron's commitment to recognize Palestine as a state praised by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Riyadh: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed gratitude towards Saudi Arabia for its efforts that led to French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of recognizing Palestine as a state.
This development marks a significant step in the ongoing conflict and international diplomatic relations.Macron emphasized in his letter to Abbas, 'This solution is the only path that can address the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians.' He further stated, 'The prospect of a negotiated solution to the conflict in the Middle East seems increasingly distant.
I cannot resign myself to that.'Abbas commended this move by France as a victory for the Palestinian people and called on other countries to follow suit.
His statement highlighted the importance of supporting a two-state solution to end the longstanding conflict.Saudi Arabia has been a consistent supporter of Palestinian statehood, consistently criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
Over 140 nations have already recognized Palestine as a state, with France stating that they will formally declare recognition at the UN General Assembly in September.