Palestine's President to address UN by video after visa denial
The UN General Assembly on Friday approved a resolution permitting Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to deliver a pre-recorded video address at its high-level meeting, after the United States denied him a visa to attend in person.
By AFP |
AP
The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to allow Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas to address the body's high-level meeting by video link after Washington denied him a visa.
"The State of Palestine may submit a pre-recorded statement of its President, which will be played in the General Assembly Hall," said the resolution.
"The State of Palestine may submit a pre-recorded statement of its President, which will be played in the General Assembly Hall," said the resolution.
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