Venezuela participated on behalf of the Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter in the Quarterly Open Debate to address “The Situation in the Middle East, including the Question of Palestine,” an activity that took place in the context of Russia’s presidency of the UN Security Council.
The Venezuelan delegation demanded that the Council comply with the mandate conferred upon it by the Charter of the United Nations, in addition to adopting, without further delay, a resolution demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip; and admitting Palestine as a full member of the UN, the statement said. state channel.
On April 27, 2009, Venezuela officially recognized the State of Palestine and since then has supported the Arab cause at the United Nations, in addition to being the first country in the Americas to fulfill that role.
