France to officially recognise Palestinian state at UN general assembly

PARIS, July 25 — French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will officially recognise the state of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in September, reported Xinhua.

“The urgent need today is to end the war in Gaza and to rescue the civilian population,” Macron said on his official X account on Thursday. 

He emphasised the necessity for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and the delivery of massive humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.

Macron underscored the broader vision behind France’s recognition of Palestine, saying: “We must build the state of Palestine, ensure its viability, and ensure that by accepting its demilitarisation and fully recognising Israel, it contributes to the security of all in the Middle East.”

In a formal letter to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Macron emphasised the urgent need to pursue the only viable path forward — a two-state solution — to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people, end terrorism and all forms of violence, and ensure lasting peace and security for Israel and the entire region.

This follows Macron’s earlier declaration in April that France would recognise the Palestinian state during an international conference on Palestine, co-chaired with Saudi Arabia in New York in June. 

However, under pressure from the United States, the international conference has been postponed until the end of July.

— Bernama