Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela of their countries’ intention to recognize the State of Palestine this coming September.

In a statement issued Thursday, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the “positive decisions that reinforce the path of the two-state solution,” adding that they reflect growing international consensus on the need to end the prolonged suffering of the Palestinian people.

The Kingdom renewed its call for other nations to take similar serious steps in support of peace.