Spain will recognize a Palestinian state from 28 May, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced, Paralel.Az reports citing The Guardian.

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Norway’s prime minister says Norway is formally recognizing Palestine as a state, Paralel.Az reports citing Associated Press.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Wednesday, “There cannot be peace in the Middle East if there is no recognition.”

Gahr Støre said the Scandinavian country will recognize a Palestinian state as of May 28.