France and China Call for Progress Toward Palestinian State

Following a three-day state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, France and China have jointly called for renewed international efforts to establish a Palestinian state. The two nations urged the creation of "favorable conditions" to implement a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The statement emerged from meetings between Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both leaders emphasized the urgent need for peace and stability in the Gaza Strip. In a separate agreement, the countries pledged to cooperate on the peaceful use of nuclear energy. This partnership will focus on civilian nuclear projects and research, according to their joint official statement. The visit highlights areas of diplomatic alignment between Paris and Beijing. Their shared position on Gaza comes amid ongoing international discussions about the conflict's resolution.