India Supports UN Resolution Allowing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to Address General Assembly Session
India has voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution titled ‘Participation by the State of Palestine’. This resolution allows Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address the upcoming 80th high-level session via a pre-recorded video statement. The move comes after the U.S. denied visas to Palestinian officials, preventing their physical participation in New York. The resolution was adopted with 145 nations in favor, while the U.S. and Israel were among the five nations that opposed it. India's support reaffirms its long-standing position on the Palestinian cause within the multilateral framework of the UN.
Key Points
- The resolution enables the Palestinian President to participate in the General Debate of the 80th UNGA session on September 25.
- A total of 145 nations voted in favor, 5 against, and 6 nations abstained from the vote.
- The U.S. and Israel were the primary opponents of the measure, while India was among the majority supporting it.
- The resolution was necessary because Palestinian officials were denied physical entry into the U.S. for the session.
Exam Facts
- 145 nations voted in favor of the 'Participation by the State of Palestine' resolution.
- The resolution pertains to the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
- President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to address the General Debate on September 25 via video.
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