By Johnathan Paoli
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday expressed his gratitude to French President Emmanuel Macron for formally recognising Palestine as a sovereign state.
Speaking during his address at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s high-level meeting on the two-state solution, Ramaphosa highlighted what he described as a “historic and bold” moment in the global push for Palestinian statehood.
“I’d like to congratulate the president of France, President Macron, for today announcing a very bold decision to support the long overdue creation and the recognition of the sovereign state of Palestine.
“President Macron, I stand here to congratulate you and to congratulate others who have taken this step,” Ramaphosa said.
Ramaphosa’s words framed Macron’s recognition as a decisive turning point, signalling momentum within the international community after decades of political deadlock.
France, a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a
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