France, Jordan push two-state path before New York conference

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on X that he held “close coordination” talks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II ahead of an upcoming international conference on resolving the Palestinian conflict, scheduled for September 22 in New York.

Macron said the discussions reaffirmed a shared opposition to any reconstruction plan for Gaza that involves the forced displacement of its population or placing the territory under trusteeship, calling such proposals “contrary to international law” and “a dead end,” Caliber.Az reports.

He stressed that Israel’s ongoing ground offensive in Gaza City is “unacceptable,” warning it can only fuel “an endless conflict.” According to Macron, peace “does not arise from ruins” but must be built on “justice and dignity.”

The French president outlined four key priorities: achieving a lasting ceasefire, securing the release of hostages, enabling large-scale humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, and defining a long-term political settlement that includes the disarmament of Hamas and the establishment of a stabilisation mission for Gaza.

“With a view to September 22, we are working with the King of Jordan and all our partners to define a credible perspective of hope for the entire region, capable of addressing the legitimate aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians,” Macron said, reiterating that “two peoples, two States” is the only path to peace.

He also noted that France and Jordan agreed to deepen cooperation in the field of defense.

By Khagan Isayev