RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has welcomed Australia’s decision to reverse its recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
In a statement, the Saudi foreign ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s “unwavering support” for the Palestinian people.
Saudi Arabia “supports the Palestinian people’s aspirations to establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the international law and the Arab Peace Initiative,” read the ministry’s statement.
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The Kingdom also urged international efforts to resolve the Palestinian issue.
