Brazilian president hails decision of Spain, Ireland, Norway to recognize state of Palestine

BRASILIA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday hailed the decision of Spain, Ireland and Norway to recognize Palestinian statehood, a measure he said will have "a positive impact on peace and stability in the region."

"The joint decision of Spain, Norway and Ireland to recognize Palestine as a State is historic," Lula da Silva posted on social media.

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