The Spanish capital Madrid is hosting a ministerial-level Arab-European meeting today (Sunday) to discuss implementing the Two-State solution and enhancing international dialogue to end the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

Key Meeting Details:

• Initiative: "Madrid+" summit convened by Spanish FM José Manuel Albares

• Participants:
  • Foreign ministers from Arab and European states
  • Joint Arab-Islamic Ministerial Contact Group members
  • European countries recently recognizing Palestine
  • Key actors in Two-State solution efforts

Objectives:

1. Mobilize international efforts to end Israel's offensive in Gaza

2. Secure immediate ceasefire enabling:

   • Release of all detainees

   • Full humanitarian access per international law

3. Prepare for high-level UN-backed conference in New York (June 2025)

Context:

• Follows Spain's September 2024 Madrid meeting with Arab/Islamic delegates from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Turkey, and European partners

• Comes after Spain's May 28, 2024 recognition of Palestinian statehood (with Norway/Ireland)

• Precedes granting full diplomatic privileges to Palestinian Embassy in Madrid

Previous Consensus:
Participants have affirmed that:

• The Two-State solution remains the only path to lasting Middle East peace

• Unrestricted humanitarian access to Gaza must be immediate

• Palestinian and Israeli states must coexist securely