PH joins global recognition of Palestinian state

The Philippines has welcomed the recognition of several foreign governments of the need to create a State of Palestine during a high-level meeting in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 23 (Manila time).

- By RAYMUND ANTONIO

PH ON PALESTINE STATE - The Philippine delegation, headed by DFA Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro (left, front row), joins global leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York. Also in the photo are Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the UN in New York Enrique Manalo (center), Philippine Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Carlos Sorreta (right), and other DFA officials. (DFA Photo)

(DFA Photo)

A post on X (formerly Twitter) by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) acknowledged France, Portugal, Australia, Monaco, Canada, United Kingdom, Luxembourg, Belgium, Malta, and Andorra.