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Spain will recognize Palestine as a state – in a few weeks, even if there is no more EU support

  • April 18, 2024
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Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchezpreparing for recognize the State of Palestine “in a few weeks” despite not receiving additional support between partners European Union during your contacts

Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchezpreparing for recognize the State of Palestine “in a few weeks” despite not receiving additional support between partners European Union during your contacts in recent days.

Government sources stress that Sanchez continues to follow his schedule to get started. recognition of a Palestinian state in the first half of this year That way, the decision will become official “in weeks, not months.”

The Executive leader began a tour that took him to Norway, Ireland and Slovenia with goal of achieving European convergence take a step together with other EU countries, after joint statement with Ireland, Malta and Slovenia the last European summit is in March.

Pedro Sanchez, President of the Spanish Government. | Photo: Reuters.

Anyway, the initiative failed to gain concrete support within the bloc.. Sources in the Spanish government highlight the level of coordination with Ireland and Norway, but it is also not clear whether these countries coincide with the deadlines set by Sánchez, so Spain could take this step on its own before the summer.

Sources emphasize.

Spain’s political decision has been made and does not depend on other countries.

On the sidelines of the extraordinary summit taking place these days in Brussels, Sanchez found himself with Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abella“similar” to Spain in terms of recognition of Palestine.

He was also able to discuss this issue with Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Friedenwith which he stated the positive impact that recognition of Palestine would have on the advancement of two-state solutiona formula shared by the entire international community, including the United States.

Along with these meetings, Sanchez plans to see Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Crooto discuss this issue. The socialist leader’s idea is to create the first critical mass of countries recognizing Palestine and begin the process so that other countries that are not yet willing to do so can take part.

Speaking to the press in Brussels that same Thursday, Prime Minister of Ireland Simon Harris I’m sure he sees “approaching” the moment of recognition of Palestine. Without going into detail about how many countries support Madrid and Dublin’s proposal, he expressed optimism that more European partners would join.

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Source: Aristegui Noticias

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