France’s overseas minister reaffirmed Monday the nation’s dedication to recognizing a Palestinian state as a part of a collective worldwide effort, stressing that the continuing disaster in Gaza should not be neglected.
Speaking to reporters forward of the Foreign Affairs Council assembly in Brussels, Jean-Noel Barrot reiterated the nation’s name for the rapid entry of humanitarian assist into Gaza and the discharge of hostages held by Hamas.
Noting that overseas ministers of the EU member states will focus on the Association Agreement between Israel and the bloc, he famous that the EU report confirmed indications that Israel can be in breach of its human rights obligations below Article 2 of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
“We remain determined to recognize the state of Palestine in a collective movement involving all stakeholders and aimed at making possible a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” he famous.
Meanwhile, additionally talking to reporters forward of the assembly, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares referred to as for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Chaired by bloc’s overseas coverage chief Kaja Kallas, the overseas affairs council is anticipated to debate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China, and the state of affairs within the Middle East.
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