The Resolution does not give Palestinians full membership, but recognises it as qualified to join UN.
- India voted in favour of the resolution.
Process for admission of New Members to the UN
- State accepts Charter commitments by submitting an application to Secretary-General.
- UNSC requiring affirmative votes from 9 out of 15 members and no vetoes by 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, UK, and the US).
- If the SC recommends, then UN General Assembly’s (UNGA) two-thirds majority vote is required for admission of new state.
- Membership becomes effective upon adoption of the resolution.
India-Palestine relations
- India was the first non-Arab State to recognise the Palestine Liberation Organisation as the sole and legitimate representative of the Palestinian people in 1974.
- India was also one of the first countries to recognise the State of Palestine in 1988.
- India and Palestine relations are influenced by India’s relations with Israel.
- In the 2nd decade of 21st century, India began de-hyphenation foreign policy (refer to box) while dealing with both the countries.
De-hyphenation foreign policy
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