Norway to officially recognize Palestine as a state on May 28, says PM
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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store Wednesday said that the country is formally recognizing Palestine as a state.
“There cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition,” Store said.
Gahr Store said the Scandinavian country will recognize a Palestinian state as of May 28.
Several European Union countries have in the past weeks indicated that they plan to make the recognition, arguing a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region.
Norway which is not a member of the European Union but mirror its moves, has been an ardent supporter of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
“Terror has been committed by Hamas and militant groups who are not supporters of a two-state solution and the state of Israel,” the Norwegian government leader said.