Un Conference On Israel Palestine Issue Suspended

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 The conference, which Malaysia was due to attend, has been postponed amid rising regional tensions between Israel and Iran, say co-hosts Saudi Arabia and France.
The conference, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, was supposed to be held at the United Nations in New York from June 17 to 20. (AP pic)PETALING JAYA: The United Nations conference to discuss the two-state solution between Israel and Palestine has been postponed
The conference, co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, was supposed to be held in New York from June 17 to 20. It was meant to chart a roadmap towards the creation of a Palestinian state while ensuring Israel’s security.
According to a report by Turkish state news agency, Anadolu, the conference was postponed amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
The postponement was announced in a joint statement by the permanent missions of Saudi Arabia and France to the UN.
“Due to the current circumstances in the Middle East that prevent regional leaders from attending the conference in New York, and after informing the president of the General Assembly and the Secretariat, we will only open the meeting and proceed to propose the suspension of the Conference,” they said.
Saudi Arabia and France said they are determined to resume the conference “at the earliest possible date”.
“We invite all states and observers to attend the opening meeting of the conference at the General Assembly Hall on Tuesday, June 17,” the statement added.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia will take part in the UN conference next week, despite reported efforts by the US to dissuade countries from attending.
He said Malaysia will send a representative to the conference, as every country has the right to voice its stance, particularly on the issue of justice for the Palestinian people.
Anwar added that he supported the initiative by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French president Emmanuel Macron. - FMT

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