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BREAKING: Portugal plans to recognize Palestinian statehood as soon as September, PM office says
BREAKING: Portugal plans to recognize Palestinian statehood as soon as September, PM office says
The move follows similar announcements of recognition from France, the U.K. and Canada
The move follows similar announcements of recognition from France, the U.K. and Canada
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro [Photo courtesy of LUSA]
Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro [Photo courtesy of LUSA]
Portugal is preparing to become the fourth Western country in less than a week to recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s office said Thursday.
In a statement, the office said recognition could be finalized during the high-level week of the U.N. General Assembly in New York this September.
The announcement followed talks with key partners over the “extremely worrying” conflict developments, including humanitarian concerns and warnings of possible annexation of Palestinian land.
France, the U.K. and Canada have also announced plans for recognition in recent days.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
Portugal is preparing to become the fourth Western country in less than a week to recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro’s office said Thursday.
In a statement, the office said recognition could be finalized during the high-level week of the U.N. General Assembly in New York this September.
The announcement followed talks with key partners over the “extremely worrying” conflict developments, including humanitarian concerns and warnings of possible annexation of Palestinian land.
France, the U.K. and Canada have also announced plans for recognition in recent days.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
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