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Sri Lanka Welcomes UN Resolution on Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine

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Sri Lanka has expressed its sincere appreciation to Saudi Arabia and France for their leadership in advancing a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. The island nation reaffirmed its unwavering support for the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to statehood, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and relevant UN resolutions. The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution.

Key Takeaways:

  • The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Question of Palestine and the implementation of the two-state solution.
  • The resolution was sponsored by Saudi Arabia and France, with 142 countries voting in favor, 10 against, and 12 countries abstaining.
  • The declaration condemns the attacks against Israel by Palestinian militants Hamas on October 7, 2023, and the attacks by Israel against civilians and civilian infrastructure in Gaza.
  • The resolution supports the deployment of a temporary international stabilization mission mandated by the UN Security Council to end the war in Gaza.
  • Israel and the United States voted against the resolution, while all Gulf Arab states and over 140 other countries supported it.
  • The resolution calls for the international isolation of Hamas, with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stating that it "condemns it for its crimes and calling for its surrender and disarmament."
  • The resolution also expresses support for the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to statehood, reaffirming Sri Lanka's unwavering support for this cause.

Statistics:

  • 142 countries voted in favor of the resolution, with 10 countries voting against and 12 countries abstaining.
  • 142,000 people were killed during the war in Gaza, mostly civilians, according to local health authorities.
  • 251 people were taken hostage in the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, according to Israeli tallies.
  • The UN General Assembly adopted the resolution on September 22, ahead of a meeting of world leaders where Britain, France, and Australia are expected to formally recognize a Palestinian state.

Sources:

  • Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism statement
  • United Nations General Assembly resolution on the New York Declaration on the peaceful settlement of the Question of Palestine
  • French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot's X post
  • Reports by HT Digital Content Services and Ada Derana.

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