"Poland can serve as an example when it comes to recognizing the independence of the Palestinian state," foreign ministry spokesman Paweł Wroński said, responding to the appeal issued after a United Nations conference on the war in Gaza.
Speaking to public broadcaster Polish Radio, Wroński said Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski "has repeatedly urged that a similar step be taken on the international stage."
Poland recognized Palestine decades ago, spokesman says
"Poland is among the European countries that recognize Palestine. It did so back in 1988, and Minister Radosław Sikorski has emphasized this time and again," Wroński said.
"Warsaw hosts the ambassador of the Palestinian Authority as part of the diplomatic corps. For us, the recognition of Palestine is a matter already settled,” he added.
Two‑state solution
Wroński also reiterated Poland’s backing of a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict, involving both an independent Palestinian state and Israel.
The recognition appeal emerged after a UN conference in New York on the Gaza war organized by France and Saudi Arabia.
It was signed by Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Norway and Slovenia—countries that already recognize Palestinian statehood—as well as by Australia, Andorra, Canada, Finland, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Portugal, San Marino and France, which said it will act at September’s UN General Assembly. Britain also signaled readiness to do so.
The signatories additionally called for a Gaza ceasefire, the release of hostages held by Hamas and unobstructed humanitarian aid for Palestinians.
'Working toward Gaza ceasefire': deputy FM
Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Bosacki reaffirmed Warsaw’s position on Tuesday, writing on X that Warsaw “is working toward a ceasefire in Gaza as soon as possible and supports a two-state solution."
He added that he recently spoke with the Israeli ambassador, Yaakov Finkelstein, and met with the Palestinian envoy, Mahmoud Khalifa.
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Source: IAR, PAP