JEDDAH, August 1, 2025 (WAFA) - Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, extolled the declaration by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the UK's intent to recognize the State of Palestine next September.
He stressed that this step is in compliance with the international law and relevant UN resolutions and is a historic support to the Palestinian people's right to self-determination.
The Secretary General emphasized that the recognition of the State of Palestine is a legal and moral duty, serves as a basis for achieving peace, and contributes to protecting and implementing the two-state solution.
He reiterated his call to the countries that have not yet recognized Palestine to take the initiative and endorse Palestine's full UN membership.
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