Portugal intends to recognize the Palestinian state in September
A statement said that Portugal “intends to recognize the State of Palestine as part of a procedure that may take place within the eight -year session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next September.”
Acknowledging the State of Palestine
He added that the decision was taken after “multiple contacts” with the partners, especially taking into account “the very disturbing development of the conflict, whether at the human level or through repeated references to a possible inclusion of Palestinian lands” by Israel.
The announcement came as an international hunger monitoring body, supported by the United Nations, said on Tuesday that “the worst scenario of famine … is happening in Gaza.”
Portugal will join other countries such as Canada, Britain and France, which indicated its intention to recognize the State of Palestine in September.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced last Thursday that France will formally recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly next September, in the hope of making a mass momentum in this direction.
“The government has followed a very cautious and careful path,” said Portuguese President Marcelo Repello de Souza. “
Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said in a statement to the public television “RTB” network as “carefully thoughtful decision.”
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