Palestine welcomes a UN vote in favour of a resolution affirming right to sovereignty over its natural resources
Palestine has welcomed a United Nations' vote in favour of a resolution affirming its right to sovereignty over its natural resources.
"Voting in favour of this resolution confirms the Palestinian people's right and sovereignty over their natural resources, including land, water and energy resources," Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al Maliki said.
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