The South Korean government has reaffirmed its support for the 'two-state solution' aimed at achieving peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine, while expressing concerns over settler violence and settlement expansion in the West Bank.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that Lee Kyung-cheol, the government representative for Middle East peace, conveyed this position during the 'High-Level Meeting on Global Solidarity for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution' held on September 24 at the United Nations General Assembly.
During the meeting, Lee emphasized that the two-state solution is an internationally agreed framework that seeks to uphold the right to self-determination for Palestinians and ensure Israel's security, as well as promote lasting regional peace. He stressed the need to retract and prevent actions that undermine or weaken this solution.
Additionally, he stated that the South Korean government would contribute to the realization of the two-state solution through official development assistance (ODA), humanitarian support, and the 'Shine Initiative,' a cooperative framework for the Middle East. He noted that if the international community unites to emphasize the value of this solution and work towards its implementation, opportunities for peace will expand.
During his visit to the UN, Lee met with Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs; Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations; and Christophe Bigot, the EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, to discuss issues related to the Israel-Palestine conflict and ongoing armed conflicts in the Middle East. He also exchanged views with Rabab Fatima, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan, regarding the situation in Afghanistan.
The 'Global Solidarity for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution' initiative was launched in September 2024 under the leadership of Saudi Arabia, the EU, and Norway.
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