Rama participates in the Peace Forum in Paris/ What he will ask the French president

2023-11-09 16:25:00, Aktualitet CNA

Rama participates in the Peace Forum in Paris/ What he will ask the French

On the eve of the 2023 Paris Peace Forum, Prime Minister Edi Rama will join other world leaders in Paris tomorrow, November 10, to discuss ways to help the civilian population and hopefully end the conflict in Gaza.

Rama says that as a member of the UN Security Council, but more importantly as a peaceful and peace-loving multi-religious country, Albania is deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict and prolonged suffering in Gaza.

In Paris, I will ask our host, President Macron of France, for his support to engage with other leaders on the following:

He informs that Albania stands firm with Israel against Hamas. In Paris I will emphasize that it is essential to end this conflict before it gets out of control. Also, I will emphasize that while Israel has the indisputable right to self-defense, it must do so in accordance with international humanitarian law. Prolonging this conflict only feeds Hamas' ambitions for chaos and a wider conflict.

In exchange for an immediate cease-fire from Israel, the Arab League and Turkey must ensure the unconditional and safe release of all hostages taken by Hamas.

The reoccupation of Gaza is unacceptable. With the release of the hostages, Israel must withdraw all forces from Gaza.

After the terrible crimes committed on October 7, there can be no political future for Hamas. Under the UN mandate, an international force led by the Arab League could temporarily take control of Gaza, facilitating the necessary reconstruction and transition of governing responsibilities from Hamas to the Palestinian Authority. Albania is ready to co-sponsor the necessary UN Security Council resolution for the above.

With the cessation of all fighting, the international community should commit to organizing an international conference of donors to finance the reconstruction of Gaza./ CNA