Saudi Arabia and France to Co-Chair Two-State Solution Conference in New York
Paris/New York, September 2, 2025 
&nbsp;France and Saudi Arabia will jointly host an international conference in New York later this month aimed at reviving momentum for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday.
The gathering, scheduled for September 22, will be co-chaired by Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The initiative comes amid heightened tensions in Gaza and renewed calls from the international community for a lasting resolution to decades of conflict.
Dispute Over Palestinian Representation
Macron criticized the recent U.S. decision not to issue visas to Palestinian officials ahead of the meeting, calling the move &ldquo;unacceptable.&rdquo;
He urged Washington to reverse the decision, saying Palestinian representation must be guaranteed under the Host Country Agreement that governs the United Nations headquarters.
Agenda: Ceasefire, Aid, and Reconstruction
According to Macron, the conference will push for several key objectives:
A permanent ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian factions.
The release of all hostages.
A significant increase in humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza.
The deployment of a stabilization mission to oversee security in the enclave.
Macron also outlined a longer-term plan that includes disarming Hamas, strengthening and reforming the Palestinian Authority, and overseeing the full reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
No Room for Annexation or Displacement
The French president emphasized that attempts at annexation, offensive operations, or forced displacement of populations would not be allowed to derail the process. &ldquo;Momentum has been created with the Crown Prince,&rdquo; Macron said, noting that &ldquo;many partners have already joined&rdquo; the initiative.
A Potential Turning Point
Diplomats say the New York conference could mark one of the most ambitious international efforts in years to restart dialogue on the two-state solution, long seen by world powers as the most viable framework for peace.
&ldquo;September 22 must become a decisive turning point for peace and security for all in the region,&rdquo; Macron said.
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Saudi Arabia and France to Co-Chair Two-State Solution Conference in New York