(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The Palestinian delegation was upgraded to an embassy on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and top Palestinian officials, including chief negotiator Saeb Erekat and intelligence chief Maged Farajas as well as Mahmoud Abbas.
Describing the opening of the embassy as a great achievement for Palestinians and the Lebanese, Abbas said: "The Palestinian flag is now flying in Lebanon's heart and the heart of every Lebanese who loves Palestine."
The visit by Abbas also aims to rally support for the Palestinian bid of statehood recognition at the United Nations which is due to be put to vote in September.
More than 100 countries have so far officially recognized Palestine as a sovereign state based on the 1967 borders. However, full membership of the UN requires the approval of the 15-member Security Council.
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