RAMALLAH, August 11, 2025 (WAFA) – President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas held a telephone call with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which they discussed the latest developments in Palestine amid the ongoing challenges facing the Palestinian cause and people.

The President expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the firm and supportive positions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Palestinian cause and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The President praised the Kingdom's pivotal and constructive role in mobilizing international support for the recognition of the State of Palestine and its embodiment on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

President Abbas further commended the Kingdom’s role in leading the Arab-Islamic efforts in two emergency summits, as well as the Arab-Islamic Committee, chaired by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for its significant efforts within this framework, the formation of the international coalition, and the convening of the International Conference on Peace in New York.

The call also addressed ongoing preparations for the International Peace Conference in New York on 22 September and efforts to mobilize further recognitions of the State of Palestine, including the recognition of the State of Palestine by France, Britain, Canada, Australia and Singapore and the announcements made by other countries expressing their intention to recognize the State of Palestine, to enhance the prospects of achieving a just and comprehensive peace in accordance with the resolutions of international legitimacy and the Arab Peace Initiative.

The two sides also affirmed the continuation of joint coordination to serve issues of mutual interest and contribute to strengthening Arab and international solidarity with the Palestinian people.

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