Trump to address UN General Assembly after France recognises Palestinian state18 hours ago Share Save Fiona Nimoni Share SaveWatch: President Macron announces that France formally recognises state of PalestineFrance has formally recognised a Palestinian state, becoming the latest in a wave of countries to take the step. On Monday, the US did not attend a one-day summit hosted by France and Saudi Arabia which focused on plans for a two-state solution to the conflict. Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Andorra and San Marino are also due to recognise a Palestinian state, after the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal announced recognition on Sunday. "We must all do more," she told the UN General Assembly. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas - who was blocked from attending the UN General Assembly in person after the US revoked his and other Palestinian officials' visas - addressed the conference via videolink.