Is Greece planning to recognize 'Palestine'?
- 8 years ago
The Greek Parliament is reportedly set to join a host of European countries that have recognized the "state of Palestine".
A Greek news website, the Greek Reporter, reported on Thursday that a vote on the move is set for December 22.
According to the report, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias has already signed the decision according to which "Palestine" will be the official name of the Palestinian state, and a resolution draft is being prepared in collaboration with House Speaker Nikos Voutsis.
The news website further stated that recognition of "Palestine" will be held by the Greek Parliament and not by the Greek State, in order "not to disturb good relations with Israel," according to the foreign ministry.
A Greek news website, the Greek Reporter, reported on Thursday that a vote on the move is set for December 22.
According to the report, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias has already signed the decision according to which "Palestine" will be the official name of the Palestinian state, and a resolution draft is being prepared in collaboration with House Speaker Nikos Voutsis.
The news website further stated that recognition of "Palestine" will be held by the Greek Parliament and not by the Greek State, in order "not to disturb good relations with Israel," according to the foreign ministry.