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Add as preferred source on GoogleMalta will announce its recognition of a Palestinian state at the UN Assembly, joining other countries in supporting a two-state solution in Gaza.
VALLETTA (Reuters) -Malta will announce its formal recognition of a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Monday, the Prime Minister's Office said, joining a group of countries in making the move.
Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday, a move intended to promote a two-state solution to end the war in Gaza. France and several other states are expected to make the same decision on Monday.
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela first announced plans for the recognition of a Palestinian state in May, but the U.N. conference was later postponed.
The Mediterranean EU island has a history of support for Palestinian causes and has backed efforts for a two-state solution, while maintaining diplomatic relations with Israel.
The wife of former Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat lived on the island for several years.
Late on Sunday Abela hailed the delivery of a consignment of flour donated by Malta to Gaza "on the eve of Malta’s recognition of a Palestinian state", in a Facebook post.
He said that the recognition of a Palestinian state was "historic" and Malta remained committed to reaching peace in the region.
(Reporting by Christoper Scicluna; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
Malta will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
The recognition is seen as a historic move aimed at promoting a two-state solution to end the war in Gaza.
The Prime Minister of Malta is Robert Abela, who has been vocal about the recognition of a Palestinian state.
Malta delivered a consignment of flour to Gaza, which was highlighted by Prime Minister Abela on the eve of the recognition announcement.
Malta has a history of supporting Palestinian causes and has consistently backed efforts for a two-state solution while maintaining diplomatic relations with Israel.
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