PARIS, July 25 (Bernama-Xinhua) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will officially recognise the state of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in September, reported Xinhua.
“The urgent need today is to end the war in Gaza and to rescue the civilian population,” Macron stated on his official X account on Thursday. He emphasised the necessity for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and the delivery of massive humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.
Macron underscored the broader vision behind France’s recognition of Palestine, saying, “We must build the state of Palestine, ensure its viability, and ensure that by accepting its demilitarisation and fully recognising Israel, it contributes to the security of all in the Middle East.”
In a formal letter addressed to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Macron said the urgent need is to achieve the only viable solution (the two-state solution) to meet the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people, put an end to terrorism and all forms of violence, and ensure lasting peace and security for Israel and the entire region.
The move follows Macron’s earlier declaration in April, saying that France would recognise the Palestinian state during an international conference on Palestine, co-chaired with Saudi Arabia in New York in June. But under pressure from the United States, the international conference has been postponed until the end of July.
–BERNAMA-XINHUA