Spain recognized the State of Palestine earlier this week in a joint decision with Ireland and Norway.
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Recognition of the State of Palestine is only “justice” for the Palestinian people, said Sunday May 26 in Brussels (Belgium) the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares. “Palestinians have the right to have a state, as Israelis have this right,” added the minister, during a press conference alongside Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa. The latter judged that Madrid’s decision to recognize the State of Palestine represented “a major boost” for peace and stability in the region.
Spain, which has been maneuvering for months to join other capitals, took this decision jointly with Ireland and another European country, but not belonging to the European Union (EU), Norway . They will recognize a Palestinian state from Wednesday May 28. The subject divides the EU, which has struggled to find a common position since the start of the war in Gaza.
Mohammed Mustafa will travel to Madrid on Wednesday where he will be received by the Spanish authorities, “equals”, according to José Manuel Albares, the day after Madrid’s recognition of the State of Palestine. The two men reiterated their call for an immediate ceasefire.
