His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz , Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call from French President Emmanuel Macron , during which they discussed joint efforts to enhance the prospects for peace in the Middle East region, especially with regard to the Palestinian issue.
Saudi-French coordination regarding the Palestine conference
The two sides reviewed the outcomes of the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Resolution of the Palestinian Question and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution , which was co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the French Republic. They also coordinated the next summit of the conference, scheduled for September 22, 2025, as part of efforts to find a just settlement that would end the war in Gaza and achieve lasting peace.
Adoption of the New York Declaration
Both sides noted the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of the New York Declaration issued by the International Conference, and the vote on it by a large majority, which reflects the international will supporting the peace process, and strengthens the Saudi-French position in pushing towards the implementation of the two-state solution as a strategic option that guarantees the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.
International consensus on recognizing Palestine
The call included a reference to the growing number of countries that have declared their intention to recognize the State of Palestine, reflecting a rising international consensus on the need to enable the Palestinian people to establish their independent state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. This trend underscores the broad consensus that the two-state solution is the most realistic path to achieving peace and stability in the region.
Saudi position
This communication between the Crown Prince and the French President reflects the Kingdom’s keenness to play a pivotal role in supporting the Palestinian cause through political and diplomatic channels, and to affirm its commitment to the principles of international law, and to enhance coordination with international partners to find practical solutions that guarantee regional and international security and stability.
