Australia and New Zealand to officially recognize State of Palestine

CANBERRA/ PNN/

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that his country will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to be held next September.

In a speech before the Australian Parliament following a cabinet meeting, Albanese explained that this step affirms Australia’s commitment to the two-state solution and recognizes the right of the Palestinian people to establish their…