Norway recognises Palestine today
Government of Norway
News story | Date: 28/05/2024
'For over 30 years, Norway has been one of the strongest advocates of a Palestinian state. Norway's recognition of Palestine as a state today represents a milestone in Norwegian-Palestinian relations,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs presented a document with the formal recognition to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa at a meeting in Brussels on Sunday 26 May.
'It was important to be able to present a formal document to Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa in person. He greatly values Norway's engagement and our efforts to promote a two-state solution. Norway's recognition of Palestine as a state is a clear message of support to the moderate forces in both countries,' said Mr Eide.
Mr Eide led two meetings in Brussels on 26 May where the crisis in Palestine and the need for a two-state solution were discussed.
'I am confident that the Palestinian Government will continue the challenging reform efforts and lay the foundation needed to govern in the West Bank and Gaza once a ceasefire is in place. During the meetings in Brussels this weekend, Prime Minister Mustafa presented his plans for reforming and strengthening the Palestinian Authority, and these were favourably received by the partner countries. It is regrettable that the Israeli Government is showing little willingness to engage constructively in the process. The international community must increase its political and economic support to Palestine and continue to work towards a two-state solution,' Mr Eide said.
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