Leaders of Turkey and Palestine deliberate on international acknowledgement of a Palestinian state at the United Nations
In a significant development, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Wednesday, as several major countries and international powers pledged to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly.
The meeting focused on ending Israel's ongoing war on Gaza and discussing the latest developments in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem. Abbas emphasized the urgent need to halt the conflict in Gaza, stating that regional security and stability depend on ending the war.
Abbas also proposed the establishment of a Palestinian state based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. The leaders discussed a two-state solution to resolve the wider conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
During the discussion, Abbas and Erdogan also delved into the historical ties between Palestine and Turkey, given that the region was once ruled by the Ottoman Empire.
Besides France, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Belgium, around 150 of the 193 UN member states already recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. However, the exact number of additional countries planning to officially declare recognition during the UN General Assembly in New York is not specified precisely. France and the UK have announced intentions to recognize Palestine, while countries like Germany, Canada, and Belgium are mentioned in the context of the discussion but with varying positions.
Abbas's visit to Turkey is an official three-day visit. During his stay, he also emphasized the need to halt the forced displacement of Palestinians.
The pledge for recognition of Palestine by several countries comes as a significant step towards a potential resolution of the long-standing conflict. The UN General Assembly is expected to provide a platform for further discussions and commitments towards peace and stability in the region.
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