Sweden recognises Palestinian state: Foreign minister

Foreign minister says it is an important step that confirms Palestinians' right to self-determination


Afp October 30, 2014

STOCKHOLM: Sweden on Thursday officially recognised the state of Palestine, Stockholm's foreign minister said, less than a month after the government announced its intention to make the controversial move.

"Today the government takes the decision to recognise the state of Palestine," Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom said in a statement published in the Dagens Nyheter daily.

"It is an important step that confirms the Palestinians' right to self-determination."

COMMENTS (3)

Rex Minor | 9 years ago | Reply

Does the swedish Government recognise the territory for the Palestinians as well or recommends that Palestinian Government negotiate it with Israel as in the past?

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Malik | 9 years ago | Reply

Good Step

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