Portugal to recognize Palestinian ahead of UN General Assembly – Middle East Monitor

Portugal will officially recognize Palestine, the Foreign Ministry announced Friday, becoming the latest country to take the step ahead of next week’s UN General Assembly, Anadolu reports.

“The ministry of foreign affairs confirms that Portugal will recognize the State of Palestine … the official declaration of recognition will be made on Sunday, 21 September,” it said on its website, noting the move comes before the high-level conference in New…