Doha: The State of Qatar welcomed the announcement by the Kingdom of Belgium of its intention to recognize the sisterly State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly meetings this month.

According to Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that this step represents significant support for the legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people and embodies the international community’s consensus on the need to end the Israeli occupation and enable the Palestinian people to exercise self-determination and establish their independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The Ministry also considered this announcement a positive development consistent with international legitimacy and relevant Security Council resolutions, and contributing to enhancing the chances of achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the region.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s call on all countries that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to take similar steps that reflect a commitment to international law and support the historical and inalienable rights of the brotherly Palestinian people on their land.