Share articlePrint articleThe Albanese government on Sunday formally recognised Palestine as an independent state. The declaration came as Albanese began his United States visit for leaders week at the United Nations in New York. The prospect of a formal meeting with United States President Donald Trump remained up in the air when Albanese landed in New York on Sunday (Australian time). Proposed recognition is coinciding with sharp increases in antisemitic activity in each of your countries." While in New York Albanese will address the UN General Assembly, and have discussions on climate issues and on Australia's proposed ban on young people's access to social media.