Egypt welcomes recognition of Palestine by Norway, Ireland and Spain

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the decision to recognise the state of Palestine by Norway, Ireland and Spain, saying that it was an important step in the establishing of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders.

The ministry called on all countries to join the move, and reiterated its call to the UN Security Council for the immediate implementation of a ceasefire.

Reporting by Wafa