France Aims To Organise Un Conference On Palestinian State 'As Quickly As Possible'

ISTANBUL, June 27 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- French President Emmanuel Macron said he wanted to organise the recently postponed UN conference on Palestinian statehood "as quickly as possible," Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

"My aim is to move as quickly as possible. But, as you know, we are coordinating with Saudi Arabia, and in the coming days I will meet with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible date and the organisation of the summit. I hope it can happen as soon as possible," Macron told a news conference in Brussels after an EU summit late Thursday, when asked about the future date of the conference.

Focusing on a peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of a two-state solution, the conference was initially scheduled for June but was postponed after military tensions between Iran and Israel.

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"We are calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the resumption of humanitarian aid, because this is the most dramatic situation from both a humanitarian and political standpoint, and it is the most urgent crisis in the region," Macron said.

He called for respect for the Israel–Iran ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, the resumption of discussions, and oversight of both ballistic and nuclear activities in Iran.

Macron said allowing Iran to withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty would be the "worst outcome," adding: "That would lead to a dangerous drift and collective weakening."

"Our responsibility is to uphold the Non-Proliferation Treaty, ensure Iran does not exit it, and allow the International Atomic Energy Agency to resume its work in Iran as soon as possible," he said.

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