Finland has announced that it is joining an international declaration aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian issue through the implementation of a two-state solution.
The declaration was first agreed upon at a high-level United Nations conference in July. The event was co-hosted by Saudi Arabia and France and marked one of the most significant diplomatic efforts in recent years to revive talks on the decades-long conflict.
Notably, the United States and Israel opted to boycott the conference, underlining divisions within the international community on how to approach the matter.
Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen confirmed the country’s participation in a statement issued on Friday. She described the initiative as an important attempt to build momentum towards peace. Writing on the social media platform X, Valtonen said.
“The process led by France and Saudi Arabia is the most significant international effort in years to create the conditions for a two-state solution.”
The declaration outlines a clear roadmap, with its first priority being an end to the ongoing war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas militants. The conflict has stretched on for nearly two years, worsening humanitarian conditions and derailing political dialogue.
Saudi Arabia and France have urged other countries to endorse the document.
According to their statement, the declaration contains “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps” that would pave the way towards the establishment of two states, ensuring security for Israel and sovereignty for Palestinians.
