Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron calls for Gaza ceasefire

The French leader reiterated France's commitment to collaborating with its partners in the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the international community.

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s support for a ceasefire in Gaza aimed at freeing all hostages, protecting Gazans, and delivering large-scale humanitarian aid, the Elysee Palace has said.

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Macron made these remarks during telephone conversations on Thursday and Friday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Xinhua news agency reported.

During the phone discussions, Macron and the two Arab leaders agreed to continue working towards a lasting and credible solution to the crisis, based on the two-state solution.

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The French leader reiterated France’s commitment to collaborating with its partners in the Arab League, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and the international community to define a political framework that would restore peace and security to the region.

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This post was last modified on August 10, 2024 8:22 am

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