Ramallah, 31 May 2024 (TDI): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Palestine welcomes Slovenia’s recognition of Palestinian statehood on 30th May 2024. The move awaits confirmation from the Slovenian Parliament which will deliberate on it the following week.
The Palestinian Foreign Ministry said that through this significant move, Slovenia demonstrated its unwavering support for the two-state solution. This solution stands as symbolic of bringing an end to the occupation and genocide.
The Ministry while welcoming Slovenia’s recognition said that the move complies with all applicable United Nations resolutions as well as international law. Additionally, this action will benefit global efforts directed in the cause of Palestine, notably, in ending the unlawful Israeli occupation.
Additionally, the Palestinian Ministry said that the recognition will also help uphold the right of self-determination of the oppressed Palestinian people. Consequently, it will bring about stability and peace in the region by delivering long-overdue justice for the Palestinian people.
Call for International Support
The Ministry called for the recognition of the State of Palestine by all nations, particularly those in Europe. By recognizing their right to self-determination, the Palestinian people would be freed from decades-old injustice. The Palestinians aim to establish an autonomous nation with East Jerusalem as its capital, which is their inherent right.
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This move comes in the backdrop of Slovenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Tanja Fajon’s visit to Ramallah city, Palestine, on the 5th of May, 2024. Slovenia has made historic efforts for the cause of Palestine ranging from sponsorship to United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolutions and provision of aid to refugees.
In the previous diplomatic correspondences, both sides agreed that Palestine’s admission to the United Nations as a member state would halt the terror of occupation and resultant atrocities ensuring peace and economic recovery.
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