Jerusalem as Israel capital: Mehbooba, Omar laud MEA for voting against US in UN

Srinagar, Dec 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference (NC) working president Omar Abdullah on Friday lauded New Delhi for voting in favour of a resolution at the United Nations General Assembly which rejected US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

The Chief Minister said this vote further reaffirms India’s stand and support to Palestine. "Very proud to see that India joined over 100 countries at the UN to vote against recognising Jerusalem as the official capital of Israel. This vote further reaffirms our stand & support to Palestine,” Ms Mufti tweeted. 
Meanwhile, Mr Abdullah, the former chef minister, said, “Well done MEA for not taking the easy and safe option of abstaining like the 35 others.
“I called this one wrong in the morning. Well done MEA for not taking the easy/safe option of abstaining like the 35 others. @realDonaldTrump’s threat backfired spectacularly." UNI