The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a meeting of world leaders.
The seven-page declaration is the result of an international conference at the UN in July - hosted by Saudi Arabia and France - on the decades-long conflict.
The United States and Israel boycotted the event.
A resolution endorsing the declaration received 142 votes in favor and 10 against, while 12 countries abstained.
Qatar welcomes adoption of resolution
Qatar welcomed the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the "New York Declaration" on the implementation of the two-state solution and the establishment of an independent State of Palestine.
In a statement Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that that the adoption of the resolution reflects the broad international endorsement of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, foremost among them their right to establish an independent state. This outcome is also consistent with the recent announcements by several states of their intention to recognise the State of Palestine during the month of September. The ministry expressed Qatar's appreciation for the efforts of Saudi Arabia and France, which contributed to the issuance and adoption of the declaration.
Members of the United Nations General Assembly vote on the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, on Friday. REUTERS
Results are displayed during a General Assembly meeting to vote on the two states solution to the Palestinian question at United Nations headquarters (UN) on Friday in New York City. AFP
