欧美文化:UN experts urge all countries to recognize Palestinian state

GENEVA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Over 20 experts and special rapporteurs of the United Nations (UN) called on Monday for all countries to recognize a Palestinian state.

In their statement, the experts and special rapporteurs emphasized that all states should follow the example set by over 140 UN member states in recognizing Palestine. They urged countries to utilize all political and diplomatic means to facilitate an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

They asserted that a crucial step towards lasting peace in Palestine and the broader Middle East is the immediate declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza and the cessation of further military incursions into Rafah.

Norway, Ireland and Spain made a coordinated announcement on May 22, declaring their recognition of Palestine as a state effective as of May 28.

With over 140 countries already having recognized a Palestinian state, this represents more than two-thirds of the United Nations' membership.