Full Palestinian membership in the United Nations is crucial for ensuring security and stability in the Middle East, President Mahmoud Abbas said. Abbas made the remarks during the D-8 summit in Cairo, titled ‘Investing in Youth and Supporting SMEs: Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy’, which began in the Egyptian capital on Thursday. Formed in Istanbul in 1997, the D-8 group aims to enhance economic and social ties among its members: Türkiye, Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Iran and Malaysia.
