EU Calls on Washington to Review Decision to Deny Visas to Palestinian Delegation
The European Union urged the United States to review its decision to deny visas to members of the Palestinian delegation participating in the UN General Assembly, emphasizing the host state's obligations.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Brussels, September 19 (KUNA) -- The European Union called on the United States on Saturday to reconsider its decision to deny entry visas to members of the Palestinian delegation for the second consecutive year, preventing their participation in the sessions of the UN General Assembly in New York. EU spokesperson Anwarul Chowdhury said in a statement that the bloc “regrets the decision to extend the denial of entry visas to members of the Palestinian delegation for the second year running” ahead of their participation in the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly. The EU urged the United States to review this decision in light of the existing headquarters agreements between the US and the United Nations, as well as its obligations as the host country. Last Wednesday, the US State Department announced the extension of sanctions barring the issuance of entry visas to members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and officials of the Palestinian Authority, thereby barring them from attending the UN General Assembly meetings in New York. (End) Arn / T.M.A
