India supports UN resolution for Palestine President Abbas to address General Assembly via video

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India supported a UN resolution allowing Palestinian President Abbas to address the General Assembly via video after the U.S. denied visas. The resolution, adopted with 145 votes in favor, permits a pre-recorded statement from Abbas due to U.S. visa denials for Palestinian officials. Palestine, a non-member observer state since 2012, can now use videoconferencing for UN meetings when physical participation is blocked.


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