NICOSIA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- France and Cyprus on Thursday jointly called for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza and reaffirmed their support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Cyprus News Agency reported.
During his visit to Nicosia, French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot underscored France's unwavering position on the crisis, reiterating President Emmanuel Macron's intent to formally recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September.
"The current situation in Gaza is unacceptable and unsustainable," Barrot stated, condemning the militarization of humanitarian aid delivery and urging the suspension of Israeli settlement plans.
Barrot announced that France will begin airlifting 40 tons of humanitarian aid into Gaza starting Friday, while exploring all available channels - air, sea, and land - to expand relief operations.
Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos also called for an immediate ceasefire and the prompt release of hostages. He reaffirmed Cyprus's longstanding commitment to a two-state solution.
Kombos highlighted Cyprus's readiness to serve as a key logistical hub for humanitarian aid, noting that over 1,200 tonnes of relief supplies are currently stockpiled on the island, with additional shipments arriving daily.
The two ministers also pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of defense, energy, and innovation. Enditem
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