U.S. urged to reconsider prohibition of Palestinian authorities participating in United Nations assembly meetings

In a joint statement made in Copenhagen on Saturday, the European Union's foreign ministers urged the United States to reconsider its decision not to allow Palestinian officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, to participate in the UN General Assembly in New York.

The EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, led the call for reconsideration, stating that the decision was a matter of concern for the international community. The meeting, held in the Danish capital, was attended by EU foreign ministers.

The decision by the United States affected about 80 other Palestinian officials, and the EU foreign ministers expressed their opinion about the matter, urging the U.S. to reconsider its stance.

In a separate development, Kaja Kallas also requested EU governments to submit proposals for another package of sanctions against Russia next week. The sanctions are intended as a response to Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and are a continuation of the EU's efforts to hold Russia accountable for its actions.

The sanctions will be additional to any previously imposed by the EU against Russia and are expected to be proposed next week. The EU foreign policy chief made this statement in the context of the ongoing discussions about the situation in Ukraine.

Kaja Kallas also spoke about the United States' decision regarding Palestinian officials at the UN General Assembly, expressing the EU's concern and urging the U.S. to reconsider its stance. The EU foreign ministers' statement was made in response to the U.S. decision on the participation of Palestinian officials at the UN General Assembly.

The EU's call for reconsideration comes at a crucial time, as the international community grapples with the complexities of the Middle East conflict and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The EU remains committed to promoting peace, justice, and respect for international law in all its dealings.