RT
The move comes on the eve of a UNGA summit next week that is expected to be dominated by Middle East issues
Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel announced Sunday evening that his country has decided to officially recognize the State of Palestine, joining a growing list of countries that have done so.
Portugal is the fourth country to confirm its recognition Palestine today, after Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
The Palestinian MFA has already praised Portugal on the decision, calling it a “courageous step consistent with international law and United Nations resolutions, and one that bolsters ongoing efforts to achieve peace and advance the two-state solution”.
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Via https://www.rt.com/news/625018-portugal-joins-uk-canada-australia-recognize-palestine/
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Portugal is the 5th country to recognize “Palestine”. Sweden did it already in 2014 (October 30th).
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The one that surprised me, Sasjal, was Australia. I’m sure New Zealand won’t be far behind.
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