Sweden recognises Palestinian state: Foreign minister
Foreign minister says it is an important step that confirms Palestinians' right to self-determination
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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