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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Patrick Wintour

Lammy confirms UK and France in talks over Palestine recognition

David Lammy talking to Emmanuel Macron
David Lammy and Emmanuel Macron in 2024. UK and French recognition of Palestine would make a powerful statement. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

The UK is in discussion with France and Saudi Arabia over the recognition of a Palestinian state at a June conference convened by the two countries on keeping alive the political path to a two-state solution in the Middle East, the UK foreign secretary has said.

David Lammy’s comments mark the first time the UK has acknowledged that a discussion with France about a recognition process around the conference is under way.

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