The Palestinian Authority welcomed the recognition of the state of Palestine by Ireland, Norway and Spain

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the Palestinian National Authority welcomed the recognition of the State of Palestine by Norway, Spain and Ireland. According to "Armenpress", the WAFA agency reports about this. The Ministry's press release says that with this important step, these countries "once again showed their firm commitment to the solution of the problem through the creation of two states and to achieving the long-awaited justice for the Palestinian people." According to the ministry, the Palestinian recognition decisions are in line with international law and all relevant UN resolutions, which in turn will "positively contribute to all international efforts aimed at ending Israel's illegal occupation and achieving peace and stability in the region." made all the countries that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to take steps in that direction. As Armenpress reported earlier, Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris announced that Ireland, Norway and Spain officially recognize the State of Palestine. Since 1988 146 of the 193 member states of the United Nations have recognized Palestine as a state.