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Belgium to Recognize State of Palestine at UNGA in September, Foreign Minister Confirms
Belgium to Recognize State of Palestine at UNGA in September, Foreign Minister Confirms
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The State of Palestine is recognized by 147 countries, including Russia. In 2024, the United States vetoed Palestine's full membership in the UN. Since 2024... 02.09.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Belgium will recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot confirmed.French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 24 that France would officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. He said that he had sent a letter committing to do so to the leader of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas.According to Russia's position, a settlement is only possible on the basis of the formula approved by the UN Security Council with the creation of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with its capital in East Jerusalem.
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Belgium to Recognize State of Palestine at UNGA in September, Foreign Minister Confirms
The State of Palestine is recognized by 147 countries, including Russia. In 2024, the United States vetoed Palestine's full membership in the UN. Since 2024, Palestine has been recognized by ten states, including Ireland, Norway, Spain, and Armenia.
Belgium will recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot confirmed.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on July 24 that France would officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. He said that he had sent a letter committing to do so to the leader of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas.
"Belgium will recognize Palestine at the UN session! And tough sanctions will be imposed on Israel. Any anti-Semitism or glorification of terrorism by Hamas supporters will also be strongly condemned. Belgium will recognize Palestine as part of a joint initiative by France and Saudi Arabia!" the minister said on X.
According to Russia's position, a settlement is only possible on the basis of the formula approved by the UN Security Council with the creation of a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders with its capital in East Jerusalem.
