16.09.2025 14:12
The Luxembourg government announced that it is preparing to recognize the State of Palestine.
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According to news in the Luxembourg press, Prime Minister Luc Frieden and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel stated in their speeches in parliament that they intend to recognize the State of Palestine. Government officials emphasized that this step is based on the principle of a two-state solution and expressed their desire to act in coordination with the international community.
The recognition decision is expected to be announced during the UN General Assembly as part of the initiative by France and Saudi Arabia, while details regarding Luxembourg's timing of the diplomatic process and international coordination have begun to clarify.
JOINT STATEMENT
On the other hand, Luxembourg, in a joint statement with Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Spain, Slovenia, and Malta, emphasized that the Israeli government must urgently reverse its current policy. The statement included, "We will not remain silent in the face of the man-made humanitarian disaster occurring before our eyes. More than 50,000 men, women, and children have lost their lives in Gaza. In the coming days and weeks, many more people may die of hunger." The statement called for international humanitarian organizations to be allowed to operate quickly and without obstruction in the Gaza Strip. The parties were urged to urgently begin negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of prisoners, highlighting the important role of the USA, Egypt, and Qatar in this process.
"THE FORCED DISPLACEMENT OF THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE IS A VIOLATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW"
The statement emphasized that lasting peace can only be achieved on the basis of a two-state solution, noting that Luxembourg will continue to support the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and will work with the United Nations, the Arab League, and Islamic countries for a sustainable solution. The statement also condemned the escalation of tensions in the West Bank, stating, "The rise of settler violence, the expansion of illegal settlements, and the intensification of Israeli military operations are unacceptable. The forced displacement or exile of the Palestinian people is a violation of international law."
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