France's Macron concerned over Israeli comments on annexation - Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera (not seen) at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, September 5, 2019. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier - Copyright BENOIT TESSIER(Reuters)

By Reuters

Published on 16/09/2019 - 15:32•Updated 26/04/2024 - 19:08

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PARIS (Reuters) - French president Emmanuel Macron and Jordan's King Abdallah expressed their shared concern on Monday over Israeli comments on the annexation of Palestinian territories, the French presidency said in a statement.

"They reaffirmed there was no alternative to the two states solution and have agreed to stay in close contact over the coming weeks to avoid any dangerous escalation of tensions", added the Elysee.

(Reporting by Benoit Van Overstraeten ; Editing by Christian Lowe)

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France's Macron concerned over Israeli comments on annexation - Elysee

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