2024-03-23 10:16:16
France will work with Jordan and the United Arab Emirates to persuade Russia* and China to support a UN ceasefire resolution in the Gaza Strip.
This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron after the above major powers blocked a resolution prepared by the United States.
“After the veto by Russia and China a few minutes ago, we are going to resume work on the French draft resolution in the Security Council and work with our American, European and Arab partners to reach an agreement,” Macron said at the end of the European Union leaders’ summit in Brussels. .
France’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday that diplomats had begun drafting a resolution and that they would present a draft if the U.S. resolution failed to pass.
Earlier today, the UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as part of a deal to free the hostages. This is the first time the US has supported such language.
The resolution called for an “immediate and sustainable ceasefire” lasting about six weeks that would protect civilians and allow humanitarian aid to arrive.
According to Macron, the change in Washington’s tone means that they can count on the success of the new resolution if they manage to convince Russia and China not to oppose it.
“It is important to note that the United States has changed its position and stated its desire to very clearly defend the ceasefire, which is good for us and for the progress of our project,” Macron said.
Previously, Cursor wrote that 4 more countries agreed to work towards recognition of a Palestinian state.
* – until the complete victory of Ukraine, the editors of Kursor indicate all proper names of the Russian Federation and its representatives exclusively with a small letter. Death to the occupiers!