The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomes the decision taken by Spain, Norway and Ireland to recognize the State of Palestine. With this important step, these countries once again demonstrated their firm commitment to the two-state solution and achieving long-awaited justice for the Palestinian people.
The Ministry confirms that these recognitions come in line with international law and all relevant United Nations resolutions, which in turn will contribute positively to all international efforts aimed at ending the illegal Israeli occupation and achieving peace and stability in the region.
In this regard, the Ministry once again calls on all countries that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to move forward with recognition as a step towards ending the historical injustice to which the Palestinian people have been subjected for decades of occupation, and to recognize their inalienable rights and aspirations to self-determination in their independent, sovereign state. Its capital is East Jerusalem.
