JAKARTA - Portugal plans to recognize the Palestinian state as soon as September. Portugal follows France, Britain, and Canada to pressure Israel over the hunger crisis in Gaza.
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's office said if the requirements submitted and most of them validated by countries present at the United Nations conference were met, Portugal could recognize the Palestinian state as soon as September, during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Diario De Noticias daily reports and other media.
However, Montenegro said it would first consult Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, president of the country, and parties in parliament.
As reported by ANTARA from Anadoolu, Thursday, July 31, the prime minister's office also said that previously they had explained the assumptions or requirements to start the recognition process, namely an agreement with a group of countries that have held a permanent dialogue with us and those who have actively participated in this conference.
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