Slovenia On Friday, the Palestinian flag was raised on the government building in the capital, Ljubljana, the day after it officially recognized the Palestinian state.
And put Government of Slovenia The flag of Palestine next to its country’s flag and the European Union flag in the government building.
Slovenia recognizes Palestine
On Thursday, the Prime Minister announced Slovenia Robert Golub, his country’s recognition of the State of Palestine, which is the fourth country to take a similar step in two days.
Golub said in a statement following the government meeting that the latter decided to recognize… Palestine An independent, sovereign state on the 1967 borders in accordance with international law and UN Security Council resolutions.
Golub added: “This decision carries only one message, which is our request to stop hostilities (in Gaza) and immediately release the hostages.”
He continued, “This decision is not against a state Israel Or others,” indicating that the government will refer the decision to Parliament while requesting support from representatives.
A parliament is expected to be held Slovenia A meeting will be held next week to discuss recognition of the State of Palestine.
On Tuesday, Spain, Norway and Ireland announced their recognition of the state PalestineThis brings the number of countries recognized to 147 out of 193 countries in the United Nations General Assembly.
Statements by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia
Foreign Minister said Slovenia Tania Fago: “We want to discuss the prospects for the Palestinian Authority to govern Gaza and the best ways to negotiate in order to hold a peace conference.”
She stressed that the basic message of the decision to recognize the Palestinian state is a call for peace.
Vago expressed her country’s concern about “the atrocities committed against the civilian population, women and children in Gaza.”
She pointed out that Israel blatantly neglected the Court of Justice decision related to Rafah, which aims to protect civilians.
Palestine welcomes Slovenia’s decision
The Palestinian Presidency welcomed the decision of the Slovenian government to recognize the State of Palestine as an independent and sovereign state, a decision that the government referred to the Slovenian House of Representatives for approval next Tuesday.
The Palestinian Presidency confirmed – in a statement on Thursday – that this brave and wise step demonstrates the bonds of friendship between the two peoples and the two friendly countries, and the keenness of the Slovenian government and people to support the Palestinian people and their inalienable and legitimate rights to their land and homeland, and their right to self-determination.
She pointed out that this wise decision comes from friendly Slovenia as a commendable contribution from countries that believe in the two-state solution as an option that follows international will and legitimacy as a strategic choice, and contributes to saving this solution that is being subjected to systematic destruction, and contributes to achieving security, peace and stability for all.
The Presidency urged the countries of the world, especially the European countries that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine, to do so based on international legitimacy resolutions and on the borders of June 4, 1967, including the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and to follow the example of Spain, Ireland and Norway. And Slovenia, which chose the path of supporting the achievement of peace and stability and consolidating the rules of international legitimacy and international law, and thus the countries that have recognized the State of Palestine have become 148 countries.
On this occasion, the Palestinian Presidency extended its thanks to the brotherly and friendly countries and peoples that contributed to reaching this stage, and thanks are extended to the Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee, which continues its efforts, contacts, and appreciated visits in this regard.
She praised the efforts made by the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, the embassies of the State of Palestine, and all relevant agencies.