Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab
States, welcomed the official recognition of the State of Palestine by
Spain, Ireland, and Norway. He stressed that this significant move
underscores a genuine commitment to the two-state solution and reflects
the sincere desire of these nations to safeguard it from those seeking
to undermine or eradicate it.
Gamal Roshdi, the spokesperson for the Secretary-General,
highlighted that this important development follows the recent
recognitions by Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Bahamas.
These additions bring the total number of countries recognising the
Palestinian state to approximately 147, aligning with the overwhelming
global consensus. Roshdi emphasised that such recognition is a
fundamental aspect of the state's standing in international law.
Roshdi quoted the Secretary-General affirming that this step
embodies a principled political, moral, and legal stance. It marks a
significant milestone towards realising the Palestinian state based on
the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Aboul Gheit underscored that recognition conveys a clear message to
Palestinians: the world stands resolute in defending their right to
self-determination and the establishment of an independent state. He
emphasised that amid the current hardships, a political pathway leading
to the realisation of the Palestinian state is inevitable.
Aboul Gheit urged countries yet to recognise Palestine to reassess
their positions and align themselves with the course of history. He
highlighted that recognising Palestine signifies a genuine commitment to
the two-state solution, diverging from violent approaches and fostering
peace and security across the region.
