What did Norway's prime minister say in recognising Palestine?

What did the Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store say in explaining his government's reasons for recognising Palestine as a state?

He said:

• We must keep alive the only alternative that offers a political solution for Israelis and Palestinians alike – two states, living side by side in peace and security
• Recognition of Palestine can strengthen the moderate forces in Palestine, those working for a two-state solution. It can also strengthen moderate forces on the Israeli side and it can provide hope for the future for Palestinians
• This also sends a strong message to other countries to follow the example of Norway, and a number of other European countries, and recognise the state of Palestine
• The ongoing war in Gaza has made it abundantly clear that achieving peace and stability must be predicated on resolving the Palestinian question
• The goal is to achieve a Palestinian state that is politically cohesive and that derives from the Palestinian Authority
• We believe the two-state solution is in Israel’s best interest