On September 2, Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prevo said on social media that Belgium would formally recognize the Palestinian state during the UN General Assembly.
Since July this year, French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly stated that after the United Nations General Assembly will officially recognize the State of Palestine in September this year, several Western countries including Australia, Britain, Canada and others have stated in succession that they will recognize the State of Palestine.According to the U.S. Montana newspaper in August, 147 countries worldwide have already recognized the State of Palestine.New Zealand Foreign Minister Petros also said in August that the country would consider recognizing the State of Palestine and will make a formal decision in September.
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly is scheduled to be held in New York in September.