Palestine moves came one after another from Europe. First Spain, then Norway and Ireland officially recognized Palestine. Historical decisions made a big impact around the world.
THEY CAME TOGETHER YESTERDAY
Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation Jose Manuel Albares, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin came together at the Spanish Embassy in the capital Brussels on May 27 and held a press conference on the recognition of the Palestinian state.
The Spanish cabinet met today to discuss the decision. In her press release following the meeting, Spanish Government Spokesperson Pilar Alegria announced that Spain officially recognizes the State of Palestine. Alegria said the cabinet made an “important decision” to recognize the State of Palestine and that this was done to help Israelis and Palestinians achieve peace.
Spain, Ireland and Norway first announced on May 22 that they would recognize the State of Palestine today.
“A TURNING POINT”
According to the statement made by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide described this “special day” in which his country officially recognized the Palestinian state as a turning point for Norway-Palestine relations.
Criticizing Israel’s lack of “constructive commitment” regarding the two-state solution, Eide emphasized that his country has been “one of the strongest defenders of the Palestinian state for more than 30 years.”
7 OCTOBER EMPHASIS
Foreign Minister Eide stated that the recognition of Palestine by European states alone was not sufficient for the existence of this state to be “sustainable”, and gave the message that they supported the peace plan, which was “further developed with the key actors” in the region after October 7, with the decision to recognize Palestine.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide delivered documents showing that his country recognizes the Palestinian state to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa in Brussels on May 26.
Following Spain and Norway, Ireland officially recognized Palestine.
IT’S SLOVENIA’S TURN
After Spain, Ireland and Norway officially recognized the State of Palestine today, a similar step came from Slovenia. Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob announced that the Slovenian government will consider the proposal to officially recognize the State of Palestine this week.
EYES ON THURSDAY
Stating that the proposal for official recognition of Palestine will be discussed at the government meeting to be held on Thursday, Golob said, “During this period, we will continue to coordinate with a group of like-minded countries to create pressure for an immediate ceasefire and the release of hostages. “As a responsible member of the United Nations, we have an obligation to do everything we can to ensure lasting peace in the Middle East,” he said.
The Slovenian Prime Minister initiated the process of recognizing Palestine as an independent and sovereign state on May 9.
