French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot reaffirmed France’s commitment to recognizing the State of Palestine during a speech on Friday at the “Paris Call for the Two-State Solution, Peace and Regional Security” event hosted by the Paris Peace Forum.

 

Barrot emphasized that despite recent regional developments, France remains resolute in supporting Palestinian self-determination through formal recognition of the Palestinian state.

 

He highlighted the urgent need for a political solution, which will be a focus of the upcoming UN-backed conference on the two-state solution co-organized by France and Saudi Arabia in New York later this month.

 

“This solution requires establishing a viable Palestinian state with renewed governance and strong security guarantees for both Israelis and Palestinians,” Barrot said.

 

Calling for international courage and mobilization, Barrot urged an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all captives, and the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

 

He warned that the two-state solution faces existential threats from unilateral actions, settlement expansions, annexation risks, rising hatred, and the collapse of peace efforts.

 

Barrot condemned the ongoing war in Gaza, saying too many civilians are suffering and urged that every effort be made to achieve a ceasefire without delay.