Cairo, (IINA) – The UAE confirmed on Saturday its support for France’s initiative and all Arab and international efforts to achieve a comprehensive and just solution to the Palestinian issue based on international resolutions and firm principles, WAM reported.

This was announced by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash in a speech before the extraordinary meeting of the Arab foreign ministers in Cairo.

“We listened with interest to the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas who presented a comprehensive briefing about the developments of the vital Palestinian issue. The UAE takes a keen interest in following and supporting the Palestinian issue and undertaking its role as a member of the Arab Nation. It calls for a just and comprehensive settlement to the Palestinian issue based on international resolutions and firm principles”, he said.

He expressed hope that the French initiative would contribute towards reviving stalled peace talks and that the French would continue to mobilize international support for their initiative aimed at solving the Palestinian issue.