LISBON, July 31, 2025 (WAFA) – The office of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announced on Thursday that the government is preparing to consult with the president and parliament on the possibility of recognizing the State of Palestine at the United Nations this coming September.

In an official statement, the government said it is "studying recognition of the State of Palestine as part of a process that may take place during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this September."

French news agency AFP also reported Prime Minister Montenegro as saying that Portugal intends to recognize Palestine in September.

This announcement follows similar declarations from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela, both of whom stated that their countries are planning to officially recognize the State of Palestine during the same timeframe.

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