Malta will announce the formal recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in New York, on Monday (22), the Malta Prime Minister’s office said, joining a group of countries in the initiative.
O (21), a measure that aims to promote a solution of two states to end the war in Gaza.
A this Monday (22).
The Prime Minister, Robert Abela, first announced plans for the recognition of a Palestinian state in May, but the UN conference was later postponed.
The Mediterranean Island of the European Union has a history of support for Palestinian causes. Malta has also supported efforts to maintain diplomatic relations with Israel.
The wife of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat lived on the island for several years.
On Sunday night (21), Robert Abela celebrated the delivery of a shipment of the country to Gaza “on the eve of the recognition of a Palestinian state by Malta”, in a Facebook post.
He stated that the recognition of a Palestinian state was “historical” and that Malta remains committed to achieving peace in the region.
