PALESTINE: The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed strong approval of the joint statement released at the High-Level International Conference on the Peaceful Settlement of the Palestinian Issue and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution. This endorsement reflects the Palestinian leadership’s ongoing commitment to diplomacy as the primary means of achieving a just and lasting resolution to the decades-long conflict. By aligning itself with an international consensus, the Ministry seeks to reinforce the legitimacy of the Palestinian cause on the global stage and to underline the urgency of advancing peace efforts.
The conference brought together senior officials, diplomats, and policy experts from across the world to deliberate on mechanisms that can revive meaningful negotiations. Discussions centered on reaffirming the principles of international law, United Nations resolutions, and the vision of a two-state solution as the only viable path to stability and coexistence. The joint statement issued at the conclusion of the meeting represents a renewed pledge by participating nations to support these goals and to discourage any actions that undermine them.
For the Palestinian Ministry, the statement is not only symbolic but also strategic. It signals that the international community continues to view the two-state solution as the foundation for peace despite ongoing political and territorial challenges. By welcoming the joint declaration, the Ministry aims to leverage international momentum to press for concrete steps—such as halting settlement expansion, ending violence against civilians, and fostering direct negotiations—to move closer to an independent and sovereign Palestinian state.
This development also highlights the shifting dynamics of international diplomacy on the issue. With renewed attention on the Middle East, the joint statement reflects a shared recognition that a peaceful settlement benefits not only Palestinians and Israelis but also contributes to broader regional stability. The Palestinian Ministry’s warm reception of the statement is therefore both a gesture of gratitude and a signal of readiness to engage with partners who are genuinely committed to translating words into action.
