After Hundreds of Acknowledge State of Palestine, Peru Follow These Steps

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Peru, Jose Antonio Belaunde announced that his country recognizes Palestinian state that "free and sovereign" after the same thing done a number of South American countries spearheaded by Brazil.The minister said in remarks to reporters: "The government today informed the Palestinian ambassador in Lima on the recognition 

of an independent Palestinian state and sovereign."

Minister did not mention the boundaries of a Palestinian state that is recognized by Peru, said: "Peru support the United Nations since 1947 in the establishment of two states side by side, the State of Israel within secure borders and a Palestinian state."

In early December, Brazil initiated the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, followed by Argentina, Bolivia, Uruguay, Ecuador, Guyana and Uruguay, which announced it will conduct its intention in 2011. "

Chile officially recognize the State of Palestine "free and sovereign", but did not mention the border.

According to Agence France-Presse, the border of a future Palestinian state is one of the most difficult issues raised in peace talks with Israel.

Israel criticized this move, illustrates that the recognition of Chile is meaningless and empty gesture and would not promote peace.

Prior to this recognition, Cuba Venezuela, Nicaragua and Costa Rica have recognized a Palestinian state, such as around a hundred countries around the world.

(Ar / islammemo)