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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan confirmed today (Monday) that the United States is a key player regarding peace in the Middle East, noting that U.S. President Donald Trump had success in this area and that his personal involvement is of utmost importance.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan said in a press conference with his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot, on the sidelines of the Saudi-French-led two-state solution conference in New York: "We have listened to Trump's statements on many occasions; he is a man of peace and opposes war," adding: "American engagement, especially from President Trump, can lead to ending this crisis in Gaza and pave the way for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

He emphasized: "We have great respect and trust in President Trump, not only in his belief in peace but also in his ability to achieve it."

Regarding communications with European and Asian countries, the Saudi Foreign Minister said: "There is dialogue with several European and Asian countries to encourage them to recognize the State of Palestine," adding: "The majority of countries are willing to recognize the State of Palestine."

On another note, the spokesperson for the Palestinian government, Dr. Muhammad Abu Rubb, revealed that six new countries intend to recognize the State of Palestine during September, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

He stated that the results of the high-level international conference to resolve the Palestinian issue peacefully and implement the two-state solution, co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, include the formation of a temporary international mission under UN supervision and regional participation to achieve stability in Palestine and confront Israeli settlement in Gaza and the West Bank.

He indicated that the two-state solution conference, chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, includes eight specialized committees in politics, economics, and security, to support the government's reform program and development plans in the country, in addition to the executive plans for establishing the Palestinian state.

He mentioned that the two-state solution conference held at the United Nations General Assembly in New York will discuss the executive steps for establishing the Palestinian state according to a timeline, in addition to stopping the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, ending the starvation of the population, halting ethnic cleansing operations, and limiting settlement activities.

The spokesperson for the Palestinian government confirmed that the key to regional stability lies in granting the Palestinian people all their legitimate rights, stopping the fighting and displacement, and pressuring Israel to return to the negotiating table and adhere to international legitimacy. He noted the importance of the Saudi position and Riyadh's diplomatic momentum to encourage countries to recognize the Palestinian state.

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry highlighted Saudi Arabia's stance on the necessity of international recognition of the Palestinian state, affirming that it is a steadfast position, and that Riyadh has always emphasized that recognizing the State of Palestine is a fundamental condition for peace.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made tremendous efforts within the international community to achieve recognition of the State of Palestine, resulting in France's decision to officially announce recognition at the United Nations General Assembly next September.