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French and Palestinian Foreign Ministers to Meet in Armenia Amid Gaza Crisis

The meeting follows intensified Israeli military actions in Gaza and international calls for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and a two-state solution.

Jean-Noël Barrot sera en Arménie ce lundi 26 et mardi 27 mai 2025.
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Overview

  • French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin will meet in Armenia on May 26, 2025, to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict.
  • The meeting comes ahead of a June 2025 conference co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, focusing on Gaza, Palestinian state recognition, and peace efforts.
  • Barrot held a videoconference with Arab foreign ministers to coordinate international action supporting a ceasefire and a two-state solution.
  • Spain is advocating for sanctions against Israel, including an arms embargo and suspension of the EU-Israel association agreement, citing humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
  • The conflict has escalated with intensified Israeli military campaigns in Gaza, leading to severe humanitarian crises, including starvation risks for two million people.