Carney Says Canada Will Recognize Palestinian State in September
'Canada intends to recognize the state of Palestine at the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations which will take place in September,' Carney said during a press conference on July 30 in Ottawa. The announcement was made after a meeting of the Liberal cabinet in the afternoon, where the situation in the Middle East was discussed.
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