RAMALLAH, Palestine, Jan 23 (NNN-WAFA) – Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, met with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, over the latest developments of the peace process, and regional affairs.
Abbas highlighted France’s role in “saving the political process from the stalemate, caused by Israel’s intransigence.”
“We are serious about holding parliamentary and presidential elections in the Palestinian territories, including occupied Jerusalem,” he said.
For his part, Macron reaffirmed his country’s support for the peace process in the region, on the basis of the two-state solution.
France will continue to support the Palestinian people, in building their institutions and economy, he said.
It is the first time Macron visits Palestine, since he assumed office in 2017.– NNN-WAFA
