RAMALLAH, January, 18, 2024 (WAFA) – President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas received a phone call today from French President Emmanuel Macron.
During the call, they discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories, where President Abbas appreciated France's supportive positions for Palestine in international forums, and its support for international legitimacy resolutions and international law as a basis for resolving the Palestinian issue, in addition to its efforts to cease fire in the Gaza Strip and provide humanitarian aid.
President Abbas reiterated the Palestinian position on the necessity of an immediate ceasefire and a complete Israeli withdrawal from it, and the State of Palestine assuming its full responsibilities in the Strip, as it is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory.
He also stressed the readiness of the government and its civil and security apparatus to assume their full responsibilities in the Gaza Strip in order to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people, return the displaced to their homes and places of residence, and restore basic services such as water, electricity, and reconstruction.
The President pointed out the importance of accelerating the entry of relief aid by international organizations in coordination with the Palestinian government and forcing the occupation authorities to stop the serious attacks and violations taking place in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
He further called for the need to stop all forms of colony expansion, crimes of colonists, and violations against Islamic and Christian sanctities.
President Abbas stressed the important role of France in cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the joint presidency of the International Peace Conference in order to mobilize international recognition of the State of Palestine, obtain full membership in the United Nations, and implement the two-state solution in accordance with international legitimacy resolutions in order to achieve security and stability in the region, leading to ending the occupation and embodying the establishment of the State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital on the 1967 borders.
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