10 Countries To Recognize Palestinian Countries, Here's The List

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JAKARTA - Ten countries will officially recognize Palestine as a sovereign country, bringing the number of UN member countries that have recognized it to increase to 159.

Foreign Minister (Menlu)Varsen Aghabekian said Britain, Portugal, Australia, and Canada would soon announce their recognition, while Luxembourg, San Marino, Belgium, Andorra, France, and Malta would follow in the next few days.

Reported by ANTARA, the following are the ten countries:

France

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday he had informed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of France's plans to recognize the Palestinian State on Monday. Previously, in a letter dated July 24, Macron had declared France's commitment to deliver the declaration at the UN General Assembly in September.

UK

British Prime Minister (PM)Keir Starmer announced in July that Britain would recognize Palestine as a sovereign nation, unless Israel took important steps to end the humanitarian crisis on the Gaza Strip.

Deputy PM David Lemmy reiterated that recognition of Palestine must be part of a wider peace process.

Canada

Canada's plan to recognize Palestine in September was confirmed by phone call between PMMark Carney and President Abbas on July 31. Carney also affirmed Canada's commitment to working with international partners to reach the Two-National Solutions peacefully.

Australia

Australia declared their stance on August 11, when PM Anthony Albanese confirmed his government would recognize the Palestinian State at the upcoming UN General Assembly. According to him, the move supports a growing international momentum towards the Two-State Solution and a ceasefire in Gaza.

Belgium

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot in early September revealed his country would also recognize the Palestinian State at the UN General Assembly. Through uploads on social media, Prevot said Belgium would join the signatories of the New York Declaration to support the Two-State Solution.

Portugal

The Portuguese Foreign Ministry on Saturday issued an official statement stating it would recognize the Palestinian State ahead of the UN General Assembly.

San Marino

On August 30, Foreign Minister Marino Lucabari conveyed his government's plan to recognize the Palestinian State. San Marino also expressed their desire to strengthen bilateral relations, including plans to open the San Marino Embassy in Palestine in the near future.

Andorra

France previously indicated Andorra would also be one of the countries that recognize the Palestinian State.

Malta

On Friday, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Malta sent a letter to the Palestinian Ambassador conveying plans for recognition of Palestine at the UN General Assembly. PMRobert Abela has signaled the plan, calling it a commitment to creating lasting peace in the Middle East.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg on Friday confirmed its stance by phone call between PMLuc Frieden and Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. Frieden expressed his full support for Luxembourg for the Palestinian State and resolving the conflict with Israel.