The official website of the organization quoted Lazzarini as saying: “While the recognition of the Palestinian state is welcome, it does not mean much if a ceasefire is not achieved in the Gaza Strip.” Lazzarini emphasized that the recognition of Palestine should be a turning point and lead to the start of the peace process in the region.
Earlier, a French agency, citing an unnamed adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron, reported that ten countries, including France, will recognize Palestine during a conference on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22.
Statements from several Western countries about their intention to recognize the State of Palestine have been met with rejection and condemnation from Israel and the United States.
