Britain Discusses Recognition Of Palestinian Countries With France And Saudi Arabia

UNSPLASH/Jorge ILLUSTRATION FernZ Salas/Palestinian Region

JAKARTA - Britain is in discussions with France and Saudi Arabia over recognition of the Palestinian state in June, The Guardian newspaper reported, citing British Foreign Minister David Lemmy's statement.

"President (France Emmanuel) Macron has talked a lot about it, the latest, along with Saudis, and of course we are in discussions with them at this time," the report said.

Lemmy made the remarks while speaking before a special committee of the House of Lords international relations.

He indicated Britain wanted to take this step when it had an impact on the situation on the ground, and not on a symbolic moment.

In his speech, Lemmy also said he had come to the sad conclusion that Palestinian recognition recently by some European countries "has no impact."

Earlier in late April, the British Foreign Office announced that its country would allocate 101 million pounds sterling (approximately IDR 2.2 trillion) for humanitarian aid and support for Palestine.

At the same time, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrrot said France and Saudi Arabia would jointly hold a conference in New York in June to maintain prospects for recognition of the Palestinian state.