Malki: Settlement construction is declaration of war on two-state solution

RAMALLAH - 11 October 2017: Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Malki said Wednesday that Israeli settlement construction is a declaration of war on the two-state solution and the US and international efforts to revive the peace process.

These remarks were made during his meeting with Swedish State Secretary Annika Söder to discuss the Palestinian issue.

Malki noted that the Israeli right government's stances are the most dangerous obstacles to the peace process.

He appreciated the Swedish stance, which supported Palestine in joining the Interpol, describing it as a 'brave stance'. He detailed the internal and political conditions regarding the Palestinian issue.
The Palestinian FM tackled the Egyptian efforts to achieve Palestinian reconciliation, pointing out that the meetings between Fatah and Hamas movements kicked off Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Söder lauded Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speech in the General Assembly of the United Nations, noting that the EU has