Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas hoisted the Palestinian flag atop the new Palestinian embassy in Beirut. "In these days it delights us as Palestinians to see the Palestinian flag flying in the heart of Lebanon, in the heart of the Lebanese people, and in the heart of every Lebanese who loves Palestine," Abbas said at Wednesday's ceremony. The inauguration of the embassy came after the Lebanese cabinet officially recognized the state of Palestine and approved to raise the level of diplomatic ties. Abbas, accompanied by Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Miqati unveiled a plaque at the entrance to the building. "We will go with Lebanon to the United States to seek a full membership for the state of Palestine at this international forum," Abbas said, adding he hopes to see "the day when the Lebanese flag will be hoisted in Jerusalem." Abbas on a two day visit in Beirut to garner Lebanon's support ahead of the Palestinian statehood bid at the United Nations in September, said so far 122 countries out of 193 member countries at the United Nations support the Palestinians. Lebanon takes over temporary presidency of the U.N. Security Council in September.