San Marino officially recognizes State of Palestine
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New York: San Marino has formally recognized the State of Palestine as a sovereign and independent nation within secure and internationally recognized...
New York: San Marino has formally recognized the State of Palestine as a sovereign and independent nation within secure and internationally recognized borders, in line with United Nations resolutions, San Marino Foreign Minister Luca Beccari announced Saturday.
Speaking at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Beccari described the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank as "intolerable," calling it "one of the most painful and protracted tragedies of our time."
He emphasized the urgent need for a permanent cease-fire, the release of hostages, and unrestricted humanitarian access to affected civilian populations.
Beccari warned that continued Israeli settlement expansion and the destruction in Gaza threaten to erase the very possibility of peace. He noted that San Marino’s parliament had unanimously mandated the government on May 15 to recognize Palestine within the year.
San Marino’s move comes amid a wave of diplomatic recognitions of Palestine. Last Sunday, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal announced their recognition, followed by Luxembourg, Belgium, Andorra, France, Malta, and Monaco.
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