Norway has officially recognized the State of Palestine, marking a significant milestone in its foreign policy. The decision, which took effect on May 28, 2024, was described by the Norwegian government as a 'special day' and a 'distinctive milestone.' Norway's Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, emphasized that the recognition was 'the right thing to do at the right time.' Eide also noted that Norway's action could inspire the peace process and highlighted the country's balanced relationship with both Israel and Palestine. He mentioned that more countries are expected to follow suit within the next two weeks. This move aligns Norway with other nations like India, which recognized Palestine in the 1980s. The Norwegian government announced the decision in a press release and plans to hold a conference on implementing a two-state solution.
Norway is a friend of Israel, just as much as we are a friend of the Palestinian people says Norway’s Foreign Minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide on Norway recognizing Palestine https://t.co/41tDbRoTTn
"We are expecting more countries soon. We actually know of countries that will do it within the next two weeks", says Norway’s Foreign Minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide on more European countries recognizing Palestine. @NorwayAmbIndia @WIONews https://t.co/FnI2iYozL0
We are doing is in the interest of the Palestinian people, but also the people of Israel says Norway’s FM @NorwayMFA Eide @EspenBarthEide on Norway recognizing Palestine; Points, plan for a conference on the implementation of a two-state solution. https://t.co/P1LHf3txGl
"What we just did last week is something India did many years ago", says Norway’s Foreign Minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide on Norway recognizing Palestine; welcomes Indian support and contributions. @NorwayAmbIndia. On @WIONews https://t.co/ILMUtTLUYk
Norway Recognizes Palestine: "Right Thing to Do at Right Time," says Norway’s Foreign Minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide . @NorwayAmbIndia On @WIONews https://t.co/UTWWug7vP2
'Don't need to wait for the end of the peace process to recognize..we could inspire the peace process" says Norway’s Foreign Minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide on Norway recognizing Palestine. @norwayambindia On @WIONews https://t.co/7g4ZKbo9vQ
"We need to stop this war, we need to get the political process back on track", says Norway’s Foreign Minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide on Norway recognizing Palestine. On @WIONews https://t.co/UY6tC8U5Jg
Norway Recognizes Palestine: "Right Thing to Do at Right Time," says Norway’s Foreign Minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide . On @WIONews https://t.co/O1lI2K7nNC
Full interview with Norway Foreign minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide on his country recognising Palestine. Spoke with me on several issues related to the Israel Palestine conflict, including India's role. On @WIONews https://t.co/nRTxqpFRGw
“It is the right thing to do at the right time" Norway’s Foreign Minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide speaks to @WIONews on Norway recognising Palestine. Spoke to me earlier in the day. @NorwayAmbIndia Full interview: https://t.co/rvwN0gCuKi
Breaking: What we did last week, India did it in the 1980s. India recognised Palestine in the 1980s. It has good ties with both Israel, Palestine says Norway FM @NorwayMFA @EspenBarthEide speaking to @WIONews. @NorwayAmbIndia https://t.co/ya2mvVB0lD
Breaking: I speak to Norway's foreign minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide on Norway recognising the State Of Palestine. Coming soon on @WIONews @NorwayAmbIndia https://t.co/cfZ2JmlcXn
Norway FM on Norway recognising Palestine: It is the right thing, right time to do. On @WIONews https://t.co/TknkMtVr3Y
Breaking: I speak to Norway's foreign minister @NorwayMFA Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide on Norway recognising the State Of Palestine. Coming soon on @WIONews https://t.co/kbm8WmP13j
Norway officially recognized Palestine as a state on Tuesday, the government said in a press release. https://t.co/lWo1HNRRiV
BREAKING: Norway hails 'special day' as its recognition of State of Palestine takes effect READ: https://t.co/jWy8I6QHbY https://t.co/DVS2m7VweH
❖ NORWAY CONSIDERS ITS RECOGNITION TODAY OF THE STATE OF PALESTINE A “DISTINCTIVE MILESTONE”