Palestinian officials seek Australian help with building ‘democratic institutions’ amid statehood talks

Head of Palestinian delegation says support of statehood ‘should not be lip service’ as other countries prepare to formally recognise state

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Palestinian officials have asked for Australia’s help in “building vibrant democratic institutions” and fighting corruption, as part of talks aimed at meeting the Albanese government’s conditions for recognising Palestine as a state.

Ireland, Spain and Norway are due to formally recognise Palestine on Tuesday, a step that has drawn condemnation from Israel but has prompted calls from the Greens for Australia to follow suit.

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