10 countries ready to recognize Palestine at UN conference

Representatives of 10 countries intend to recognize Palestinian statehood at a UN conference. France will host a conference on the issue of Palestinian recognition.

Representatives of 10 countries plan to declare their recognition of Palestinian statehood at a UN conference on September 22.

The corresponding decision was made by France, Andorra, Australia, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Canada, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, and San Marino.

The decision was announced during a briefing at the Élysée Palace ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the UN General Assembly in New York.