nationboards.

Relationship dossier

France Palestine

Relationship assessment

France supports Palestinian statehood and development cooperation, with bilateral engagement by Palestinian Authority officials.

France toward Palestine

+45

France has provided development assistance to the Palestinian Authority, supported Palestinian institution-building and a two-state solution, and recognized the State of Palestine in 2025.

Palestine toward France

+25

Palestinian Authority officials have engaged France through bilateral diplomacy and cooperation on development and institution-building.

Overall relationship

+40

The relationship is characterized by sustained French diplomatic support for Palestinian statehood and assistance to Palestinian institutions, alongside bilateral engagement by Palestinian Authority officials. France's recognition of Palestine in 2025 marked a significant expression of that support.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageStrong

Overview

France has supported Palestinian statehood and the Palestinian Authority through diplomatic engagement and development assistance, and recognized the State of Palestine in 2025. Palestinian Authority officials have engaged France through bilateral diplomacy and cooperation programs. The relationship is substantially cooperative, though the scope and implementation of cooperation vary.

Key developments

Major uncertainties

Choose another pair