Saudi Arabia and France reviewed outcomes of the Palestine peace conference, reaffirming support for a two-state solution and Gaza ceasefire.
RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation on Saturday to discuss the outcomes of the recent High-level International Conference on Palestine, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
The conference, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, focused on advancing the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and pushing forward the two-state solution. Both leaders reviewed the conclusions of the talks, which gathered international attention for their emphasis on ending the war in Gaza and working toward the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Preparations for the next stage of the conference were also discussed, with the summit-level session scheduled to take place on September 22. The leaders highlighted the urgency of ensuring momentum continues, as both nations are pressing for concrete steps towards peace in the region.
Their conversation also touched on the adoption of the New York Declaration, which was endorsed by a large majority at the United Nations General Assembly. This declaration is seen as a significant milestone in gathering international consensus around the two-state framework and underlining the global demand for a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza.
By coordinating diplomatic efforts, Saudi Arabia and France aim to position themselves as central players in shaping a roadmap for long-term peace and regional stability. The upcoming summit will test whether the international community can turn broad commitments into actionable results.
