Australia to recognize Palestine as an independent state
Australia has now finalized its decision to recognize Palestine as an independent state. The country’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this in a statement today (August 11). BBC News. Albanese said that Australia will recognize Palestine as a state at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September. Based on the promises we have received from the Palestinian Authority, their people’s right to their own state will be recognized. At the same time, we will work with the international community to realize their rights. At the time, he expressed deep concern about the Israeli aggression in Gaza. He also demanded that the relief crisis in the valley be resolved. Earlier, France and Canada announced plans to recognize Palestine as an independent state last month. Neighboring country New Zealand is also considering the issue of recognition.
