Macron to press Starmer on recognizing Palestinian state during UK visit

Macron to press Starmer on recognizing Palestinian state during UK

Emmanuel Macron is expected to urge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to formally recognize Palestinian statehood during his upcoming state visit to the UK, it was reported on Saturday. The French president arrives in London on Tuesday for a three-day trip, which will include a summit with Starmer, an address to both Houses of Parliament, and a state banquet.

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