The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Lisbon will grant its full official recognition to the State of Palestine tomorrow, Sunday, September 21.
This announcement comes at a strategic time just before the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York, where about ten other countries are expected to take a similar step.
The Portuguese decision represents the culmination of previous positions in which Lisbon announced its intention to move forward on this path, in response to the concerning developments in the region and the escalating humanitarian crisis.
The Portuguese decision represents the culmination of previous positions in which Lisbon announced its intention to move forward on this path.
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Portugal officially recognizes the State of Palestine on Sunday.. and anticipation for broader international action at the United Nations.