Spanish PM: Recognizing Palestine state is a historic event to achieve peace

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  • 28-05-2024, 12:02
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    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that the recognition of the Palestinian state entered into force, stressing that this recognition is a historic event for peace.
     
    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has celebrated his country's imminent move to recognise a Palestinian State, telling reporters the cabinet's expected approval of the decision is a "historic" event.
     
    "The recognition of the state of Palestine is not only a matter of historical justice with the beginning of generations of Palestine people, but it is also an imperative needs to achieve real peace," he said.
    Sánchez said the government's decision was aligned with UN Security Council resolutions 242 and 338 – which set guidelines for a land-for-peace formula – as well as Spain's position within the European Union.