Foreign relations of Palestine were established after the Palestinian Declaration of Independence. It received the status of recognition from about 93 states. The Palestinian Authority was formed. As a result, an exchange of delegations and embassies took place.
But there were some states like those of United Kingdom and Canada that were having relationship with Palestinian National Authority but did not give recognition to the declared state of Palestine.
Foreign Relations of Palestine with UN
Foreign relations of Palestine with that of the United Nations was established in the year of 1974 through the resolution made by the General Assembly. Later in the year of 1998, again a resolution was adopted by the General Assembly whereby some rights and privileges were bestowed upon Palestine. By this resolution Palestine got the right to take participation in the debate that was conducted at the beginning of each session.
Given below is a list of countries having diplomatic relationship with Palestine:
- Arab League: Egypt, Jordan, Somalia, Tunisia, UAE, Bahrain, Comoros, etc.
- Europe: Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Vatican City, Hungary, Montenegro, etc.
- Asia: India, Bangladesh, North Korea, Maldives, Philippines, Malaysia, etc.
- Africa: Benin, Cape Verde, Seychelles, Togo, Zambia, Ethiopia, etc.
After Hamath's victory in the election of 2006, United Nations and the EU (European Union) broke their relationship with Palestinian Legislative Council. But they continued their relationship with PNA President Mahmoud Abbas.
