French President Emmanuel Macron announced on 9/4/2025 that France could recognize a Palestinian State by June 2025, aligning with an international conference on the two-state solution co-chaired with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) played a role in President Macron's initiative.
The note provides an overview of the following aspects:
- MBS' role and views regarding President Macron's position
- MBS' vision on cooperating with France to fulfil the Saudi plan to establish a Palestinian State
- The Saudi and French officials involved in liaising between MBS and President Macron on this matter
- President Macron's belief regarding success in his efforts as perceived by the Saudis
The note also mentions MBS' expected role in the U.S.-EU relations following his upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
