Norway's prime minister says his country is formally recognising Palestine as a state

Copenhagen (Denmark), May 22 (AP) Norway's prime minister says Norway is formally recognising Palestine as a state.
     Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said on Wednesday, “There cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition.”
     Gahr Store said the Scandinavian country will recognise a Palestinian state as of May 28.
     Several European Union countries have in the past weeks indicated that they plan to make the recognition, arguing a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region.
     Norway which is not a member of the European Union but mirror its moves, has been an ardent supporter of a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
     “The terror has been committed by Hamas and militant groups who are not supporters of a two-state solution and the state of Israel,” the Norwegian government leader said. (AP) PY
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