Macron’s plan to recognise Palestinian state hailed

Ahmed Bin Mohammad Al Jarwan, President of the Global Councilfor Tolerance and Peace, welcomed on behalf of the Council, its members, and partners, French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France intends to recognise the State of Palestine in June, calling it “a step in the right direction.”

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In a statement issued on Friday, AI Jarwan said France's recognition of Palestine reinforces the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and supports the two-state solution in line with international law.

He added that the Council supports this move and urges other nations to follow suit in pursuit of sustainable peace and a shift from destruction and violence to development and coexistence - steering future generations away from hatred and extremism.