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On Sunday, January 12, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M) embarks on a diplomatic tour of the Middle East. It is the first time that Løkke visits Jordan and Lebanon as Foreign Minister. (Archive photo). Photo: ólafur Steinar Rye Gestsson/Ritzau Scanpix

Denmark to push for two-state solution at UN

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen expressed intention to support a two-state solution for Middle East peace, invoking Denmark’s upcoming role in the UN Security Council. Ahead of his diplomatic tour in the region, including visits to Israel, Palestinian Authority, Lebanon, and Jordan, Løkke emphasized the durable peace only achievable through two-state resolution. Despite not expecting immediate peace, he aims to engage with both sides of the conflict and advocate for Denmark’s stance. Løkke also mentioned his concern over civilian casualties and restricted humanitarian access in Gaza. His itinerary includes meetings with foreign ministers Gideon Saar and Mohammad Mustafa, a visit to Yad Vashem, and interactions with Palestinians at risk due to Israeli settlements. Denmark will be a non-permanent Security Council member from January 2025.