Kuwait city: Kuwait's Amir Representative His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah participated in the international conference on a peaceful solution to the Palestinian issue, focusing on the implementation of a Two-State solution at the UN headquarters.
According to Kuwait News Agency, French President Emmanuel Macron formally recognized the state of Palestine during a UN summit in New York, co-hosted with Saudi Arabia. France joins a list of countries, including Portugal, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, in recognizing Palestine.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, speaking on behalf of Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammad bin Salman, acknowledged the French President's position. He stated that this move reflects the international community's will to achieve justice for the Palestinian people.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized that statehood for Palestinians is a right. He reiterated the importance of recognizing Palestinian statehood as a fundamental right rather than a privilege.
In a separate development, the World Bank Group announced the establishment of a Regional Hub for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) in Riyadh. The new hub aims to address regional challenges and promote economic development.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted opportunities for Syria following President Trump's announcement on sanctions relief. Rubio emphasized the prospects for Syria to build a stable and sovereign nation under the new developments.