Spain, Norway and Ireland recognized Palestine as an independent state. Regarding this, the Prime Minister of Spain said that their initiative is to restore peace in the Middle East. However, Israel is angry with such a move of the country.
On Tuesday (May 28), the country officially recognized the three Palestinians as independent states.
In this related speech, the Prime Minister of Spain said that their initiative is to restore peace in the Middle East. However, Israel is angry with such a move of the country.
A Palestinian state is the only path to peace, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said in a speech on Tuesday (May 28) ahead of a cabinet vote to formally recognize a Palestinian state. He called it a matter of historical justice.
He said the only way to peace is to establish a Palestinian state, living side by side with the state of Israel.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Ide said Norway has been one of the bravest supporters of a Palestinian state for more than 30 years.
The government of Ireland recognizes Palestine as a sovereign and independent state, according to a statement from the Irish government. Also agreeing to establish full diplomatic relations between Dublin and Ramallah. A full-fledged embassy will be established in Ramallah, along with the appointment of an Irish ambassador.
European Union members Norway, Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Malta have been indicating to recognize Palestine as a state for some time. This announcement is an indication of that. According to the countries, a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the Middle East.
At different times, 143 countries of the world have recognized Palestine as a state.
