Arab Parliament welcomes Venezuela’s decision to raise diplomatic representation in Palestine

LONDON: The Arab Parliament has welcomed Venezuela’s decision to promote its diplomatic representation to Palestine from a representative office to an embassy, Saudi Press Agency reported.

In a statement released on Thursday, the Arab Parliament praised the South American country’s support to the Palestinian state and the rights of the Palestinian people at all levels.

The pan-Arab legislature hailed Venezuela’s decision as the next step following its recognition of the Palestinian state in 2009.

The Arab Parliament said Venezuela’s decision would contribute to establishing an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, especially in light of recent attacks by the Israeli authorities and settlers against the Palestinian people.

The parliament also said the Venezuelan stance was a strong indication of a shift in the international community’s position toward ending Israeli occupation and the establishment of a Palestinian state. It called on countries of the world to take similar steps in support of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.