Egypt Praises France’s Planned Recognition of Palestine as a Historic Milestone

Tamim Khallaf, spokesperson for Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the significance of the upcoming international conference in support of the Palestinian cause, particularly in light of French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement of his intent to officially recognize the State of Palestine.

In a phone interview with 'Extra News' TV channel, Khallaf described France’s declaration as a historic event and a turning point in global efforts to establish a Palestinian state on the ground.

He added that France’s expected recognition, scheduled to take place during the United Nations General Assembly in September, would provide fresh momentum for the growing international recognition of Palestine.

He noted that several European countries, including Spain, Ireland, Norway, and Slovenia, had already formally recognized the State of Palestine in May of last year.

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson also stressed that Egyptian diplomacy remains highly active in this regard, continuing its efforts to rally international support to enable the Palestinian people to exercise their right to self-determination and establish their independent state.