More than 100 countries have extended diplomatic recognition to the proclaimed state; other countries announced they welcomed this step without explicitly declaring recognition. The United Nations decided to change the name of the PLO General Assembly permanent observer to "Palestine" following the 1988 declaration. In the list of "non-member states and entities" Palestine is categorized under "Other entities having received a standing invitation to participate as observers in the sessions and the work of the General Assembly and are maintaining permanent offices at Headquarters".