Sweden recognises Palestinian state: Foreign minister
"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."
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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?
Rex Minor
Good Step
Well done!! Courageous step!