Wahyu Dwi Anggoro
"With Palestine's increasing role towards full UN membership, it is hoped that the political visibility of the Palestinian issue and struggle will increase. This is expected to facilitate and expedite the re-submission of Palestine's application for full membership to the UN Security Council, especially considering that the resolution also acknowledges that Palestine meets the criteria for full membership as per the UN Charter," the Indonesian Foreign Ministry explained.
The General Assembly session on Friday began following the veto by the United States (US), one permanent member of the UN Security Council, on Palestine's application for full membership on April 18.
"The success is also supported by Indonesia's active role in rallying support from countries across various regions," it stated.
"This success is a breakthrough for the equal rights of the Palestinian people amidst the nations of the world. At the same time, efforts for Palestine's full membership in the UN in the future will continue to be pushed forward," it concluded. (WHY)
