International Conference under the auspices of UN on her initiative France and her Saudi Arabia, with the aim of promoting the solution of the two states between Israel and Palestinians It starts today in New York and will run until July 30. Greece will participate in the deputy minister level, with Giannis Loverdos To represent the government.
During the meetings, important issues such as humanitarian aid, rebuilding, economic viability, regional security architecture and reversation of narratives around the conflict will be discussed.
The conference comes a few days after the announcement of the French president Emmanuel Macron that in September his country will proceed with the official recognition of Palestinian state. Paris also exerts diplomatic pressure on London for a similar decision, with 200 British MPs asking for the prime minister already Star star Recognize Palestine. However, he states that such an action “should be part of a broader plan”.
Absent from the conference will be United States and Israel, that clearly clear their disagreement with the prospect of a solution of the two states.
Athens has decided low -ranking at the International Conference as it has a steady interest in the Middle East, but considers that any solutions should not be imposed unilaterally.