Belgium Announces Support for Palestinian Bid for UN Membership


Brussels, Belgium has expressed its support for recognizing Palestine as a full member of the United Nations.

During a meeting with Riyad al-Maliki, special envoy of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Belgian Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib affirmed her country’s wish to co-sponsor and endorse the resolution to that effect, which is scheduled to be voted upon on May 10.

Lahbib urged the European Union to actively participate in this historical moment.

Source: Saudi Press Agency