RAMALLAH, August 2, 2025 (WAFA) – Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian announced on Saturday that President Mahmoud Abbas has instructed the immediate development of an action plan to implement the outcomes of the recent High-Level International Conference on the Two-State Solution, held in New York.

Speaking to Voice of Palestine Radio, Aghabekian stressed the significance of the conference’s timing and content, describing it as politically meaningful and reflective of growing international alignment on the necessity of realizing a two-state solution.

She stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will lead the preparation of a comprehensive strategy to apply the conference’s recommendations on the ground.

Aghabekian also noted that 149 countries currently recognize the State of Palestine, with more expected to follow amid ongoing Palestinian diplomatic efforts.

In related comments, she welcomed Slovenia’s decision to halt arms trade with Israel, describing it as a “courageous and advanced step” that sends a strong message against Israel’s violations of international law.

She urged other European countries to adopt similar measures as part of a firm stance in support of Palestinian rights and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

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