France has expressed its support for the Arab plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, Wafa news agency reports.

This announcement came during a joint press conference held in Baghdad by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein.

Noël Barrot said that his country supports the Arab plan to rebuild Gaza, stressing that the prospect of a two-state solution is the only way to achieve peace and security.

He further emphasised, “A political solution must be found in Gaza and humanitarian aid must be allowed in.”