New York: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has brushed off complaints from the Trump administration to officially recognise the state of Palestine as he arrived in New York for four days of frenzied diplomacy.

Australia’s recognition of Palestine took formal effect on Sunday night alongside the United Kingdom and Canada, as world leaders try to breathe new life into the two-state solution process in a push spearheaded by French President Emmanuel Macron.

The government will proceed cautiously with the practical aspects of recognition, only taking steps such as opening an Australian embassy in Palestine when it feels the Palestinian Authority has made good on key commitments such as holding elections and internal reform.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon arrive at JFK Inte

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