An international conference, co-chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the French Republic, is being held today (Monday) in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings. The conference aims to support the two-state solution and promote recognition of the State of Palestine by influential nations. This conference underscores the Kingdom's leading role, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister, in advancing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, which is considered an inherent right and a cornerstone of a just and comprehensive peace process.
Saudi Arabia's role in supporting the two-state solution
Over the past years, the Kingdom has achieved tangible successes in its political and diplomatic efforts to support the Palestinian cause, and today, through the New York conference, it seeks to complete the steps toward international recognition of the State of Palestine. This conference is seen as a pivotal moment that has captured the world's attention, particularly from those who believe in the Palestinians' right to an independent and sovereign state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
A call to strengthen international recognition
While the Kingdom highly appreciates the countries that have recently recognized Palestine, Riyadh affirms its hope that more countries will take this courageous step and join the international consensus represented by the recognition of the State of Palestine by 149 countries. Saudi Arabia believes that implementing the two-state solution is the optimal choice for ending the protracted conflict and opening a new chapter in which the region enjoys security, coexistence, and stability.
International Scene
At a time when international support for the Palestinian cause is growing at both the official and popular levels, Israel is facing increasing isolation in the UN Security Council and General Assembly, and even in its bilateral relations with some countries that previously supported it fully. The New York conference is expected to deepen this isolation, with influential countries declaring their recognition of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, thus reinforcing the Palestinian cause's position as a priority on the international community's agenda.
