Palestinians: Nigeria, Gabon to support UN bid
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Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki announced that the Palestinian Authority managed to obtain the support of eight countries for the upcoming United Nations vote on the Palestinian bid for statehood. "We're working to get the ninth vote," said al-Malki, adding their main focus now shifted to Colombia and Bosnia Herzegovina.
According to the Palestinian FM, aside from Russia, China, India, South Africa, Brazil and Lebanon, which have already stated their support for the Palestinians, Nigeria and Gabon are also expected to vote in favor of the bid. (Elior Levy)
