Applause as San Marino recognizes Palestine at UN General Assembly

NEW YORK: San Marino officially recognized Palestine at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly on Saturday. “On May 15, our parliament, with unanimous support, mandated the government to recognize the State of Palestine within this year. Today, before this Assembly, we announce the fulfillment of that mandate: San Marino officially recognizes the State of Palestine,” said Foreign Minister Luca Beccari. The hall rang out with applause as San Marino joined the growing number of nations recognizing Palestine.

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