• Saudi Arabia, in partnership with France, is chairing a high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue
• Saudi minister said the conference, to be held later this week, reflects the kingdom's firm stance towards the Palestinian cause

Arab News

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan confirmed on Sunday the upcoming conference in partnership with France that calls for recognizing a Palestinian state and implementing the two-state solution.

The Saudi minister said the conference, to be held later this week, reflected the Kingdom’s firm stance towards the Palestinian cause and its efforts to achieve a just and comprehensive peace. 

Prince Faisal said: “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with France, is chairing a high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution at the ministerial level, which will be held this week at the United Nations headquarters with wide international participation.” 

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he intends to recognise a Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly.

Saudi Arabia welcomed Macron’s “historic decision,” and added: “The Kingdom reiterates its call for all countries that have not yet recognised the State of Palestine to take similar positive steps and adopt serious positions that support peace and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.”