The resolution to recognize Palestine as an independent state was approved by an overwhelming majority in the Norwegian Parliament
Norway’s parliament has overwhelmingly approved the resolution to recognize Palestine as an independent state.
The bill passed by the parliament was presented by the governing coalition at the insistence of the smaller parties, which demanded the immediate recognition of Palestine as a state.
The text of the resolution states that the Assembly demands the government to be ready to recognize Palestine as an independent state.
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It should be noted that Iceland, Sweden, Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania have recognized Palestine as an independent state, while Spain’s Prime Minister Pedersen, who recently assumed power, has assured the parliament that he will recognize Palestine as an independent state.
In addition, Belgium has also started considering recognizing Palestine as an independent state.
