Saudi Arabia praises recognition of Palestinian state by some European countries

22 May, 2024 12:20

Saudi Arabia has praised the decision by Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognise a Palestinian state and called on other countries to do the same.

The Foreign Ministry “expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the positive decision taken by the Kingdom of Norway, the Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Ireland to recognise the sisterly State of Palestine,” according to a statement posted on X.