WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia will recognize a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday, joining the leaders of France, Britain and Canada in signaling they would do so.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said Australia would recognize the Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in September, with conditions. "Today I can confirm that at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September,

Australia will recognise a Palestinian state in September at the United Nations General Assembly to add momentum for a two-state solution, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday.