PARIS, June 6, 2025 (WAFA) – France is still determined to recognize the Palestinian state, French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated on Friday.

When asked by RTL whether France, which will co-chair this conference with Saudi Arabia in New York, would recognize a Palestinian state, Mr. Barrot reaffirmed: "We are determined to do so."

He mentioned that France and Saudi Arabia would pledge to remove the obstacles to the recognition of the Palestinian state during the international conference, scheduled from June 17 to 20 in New York.

He stated: “France could have made a symbolic decision. That is not the choice we made because we have a special responsibility; it's France, a permanent member of the Security Council.”

"If we do it, it's to change things and ensure that the existence of this Palestinian state becomes more credible, more possible," he added.

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