Bangladesh has warmly welcomed the recent recognition of Palestine by influential Western countries including Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Portugal.

Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid described the move as a “step toward eventual independence” for the Palestinian people, while cautioning that “the road ahead remains long.” He also noted that France is expected to extend recognition soon, which would mean Palestine gains recognition from four of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

For over 75 years, Palestinians have endured displacement, Israeli aggression, and daily human rights violations. The ongoing conflict in Gaza is expected to be a major point of debate in the upcoming UN General Assembly session.