Thailand officially recognized the independent state of Palestine, bringing the number ofcountries that recognized it to about 120.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand second Thonagafcda today that Thailand has informed the Palestinian delegation and all Member States of the UnitedNations in New York that she recognized the state of Palestine. "
Thailand and linked to friendly relations with Israel, and is a major tourist destination forIsraeli travelers.
The move comes while the Palestinians want for a full membership of the United Nations.
Washington opposes the Palestinian effort, and says that he must reach a political settlement with Israel first.
The Palestinians who currently enjoy observer status with the United Nations have pledged in the past to seek approval of the Organization to declare their state and its sovereignty in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
In August / August last recognized both in China and El Salvador, Palestine independent state.
The State Department asked the Israeli embassies around the world late 2010 to begin an urgent campaign to prevent more countries recognize an independent Palestinian state.
Source: Associated Press
