Oslo has formalised its support for Palestinian statehood in a largely symbolic move that has infuriated the Israeli government.
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00:00 Norway handed over papers to the Palestinian prime minister in the latest step of formally
00:06 recognizing the Palestinian state.
00:09 The document states that recognition will officially begin from May 28, 2024.
00:16 Last Wednesday, Ireland and Spain pledged along with Norway to recognize the Palestinian
00:22 state.
00:24 Recognition means a lot for us.
00:26 It's the most important thing that anybody can do for the Palestinian people is to recognize
00:31 them as independent, worthwhile people in this region that can contribute to its peaceful
00:40 living for all its children and populations.
00:43 So it's a great deal for us.
00:46 The handover of the papers by the Norwegian foreign minister to Palestinian prime minister
00:50 Mohammad Mustafa was made in Brussels, where Mustafa is meeting with high-level EU officials.
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