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The foreign ministers of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Arab Republic of Egypt welcomed the United Kingdom government's decision to ban the import of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory and impose restrictions on services linked to them. The ministers expressed hope that the decision will mobilize the international community to take similar measures consistent with international law and hold settlement organizations and involved individuals accountable.
Key Points of the Joint Ministerial Statement
Welcome of Multi-National Joint Statement: The foreign ministers welcomed a joint statement on the two-state solution issued by foreign ministers from Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The statement confirmed their intention to impose national and/or European restrictions on trade with illegal settlements, encouraging the global community to adopt concrete measures ending support for illegal settlement activities.
Consistency with International Law: The ministers affirmed that these announced policies align with international law, relevant UN resolutions—including UN Security Council Resolution 2334 (2016)—and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion issued on July 19, 2024. These frameworks oblige all states not to recognize the legality of the situation arising from the illegal occupation nor render aid or assistance in maintaining it.
Call to Rescind Settlement Measures: The ministers renewed their call on Israel to revoke all measures related to settlement activities and actions aimed at altering the geographic and demographic character of the occupied Palestinian territory.
Gaza and the Two-State Solution Framework: Emphasizing that the Gaza Strip is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian territory, the ministers called for the full and immediate implementation of US President Trump's comprehensive plan to end the conflict in Gaza to secure stability, address humanitarian conditions, and facilitate reconstruction. They reiterated that the only viable path to lasting peace remains the two-state solution, establishing an independent, sovereign, and geographically contiguous Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 lines with East Jerusalem as its capital.