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Nigeria–Palestine relations

Nigerian-Palestinian relations
Map indicating locations of Nigeria and Palestine

Nigeria

Palestine

Nigeria–Palestine relations refer to foreign relations between Nigeria and the state of Palestine.

Nigeria supports a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.[1] Abu Shawesh is the Ambassador of the state of Palestine to Nigeria.[2] Nura Abba Rimi is the ambassador of Nigeria to Palestine.

History

Presentation of Letter of Credence to the State of Palestine by Ambassador Nura Abba RImi

Nigeria recognized Palestinian statehood on 18 November 1988.[3] Nigeria has voted in favor of Palestine at the United Nations.[4]

In 2012, Nigeria voted in favor of Palestine becoming a non-member observer at the United Nations, member of UNESCO, but voted against full member status at the United Nations.[5][6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Habib, Gift (2023-10-31). "Israel-Hamas war: Nigeria insists on two-state solution". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  2. ^ "Gaza Hospital Attack: Palestinian Ambassador in Nigeria calls for independent probe". Premium Times Nigeria. 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  3. ^ "Request for the admission of the State of Palestine to UNESCO as a Member State". unesdoc.unesco.org. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  4. ^ Mix, Pulse (2023-10-10). "History of Nigeria's complex relationships with Israel and Palestine". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  5. ^ "Nigeria played a key role?". The Cable. 13 May 2021. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Why Nigeria abstained in UN Palestine vote - Al-Monitor: Independent, trusted coverage of the Middle East". www.al-monitor.com. 2015-01-09. Retrieved 2024-01-06.


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