Islamabad 29 July: Saudi Arabia has reiterated its unwavering stance that it will not establish diplomatic relations or recognize Israel until an independent Palestinian state is created, based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The statement was made by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during a United Nations conference on the two-state solution, co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France.
Addressing the conference, Prince Faisal emphasized that a two-state solution is the cornerstone of achieving lasting peace and stability in the region. “Security, stability, and prosperity for all the people of the region begin with delivering justice to the Palestinians,” he declared, underscoring the need to empower Palestinians to secure their legitimate rights.
The foreign minister highlighted the Arab Peace Initiative as a fair and comprehensive framework for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He stressed that the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state remains a non-negotiable prerequisite for normalizing relations with Israel.
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Prince Faisal also called for an immediate end to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where conflict has caused widespread suffering. In a significant move, he announced that Saudi Arabia and France have collaborated to provide $300 million in aid to Palestine through the World Bank, aimed at addressing urgent humanitarian needs and supporting Palestinian communities.
The conference, attended by international leaders and diplomats, marks a pivotal moment in advocating for a two-state solution, with Saudi Arabia positioning itself as a key player in pushing for a just resolution to the conflict. Prince Faisal described the event as a “milestone” toward achieving peace, urging global cooperation to ensure the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination is realized.
