18/12/2010 11:36
Bolivia recognizes Palestine as an independent state
Bolivian President Evo Morales on Friday announced that his country has recognized Palestine as an independent state, RIA Novosti reported citing Palestine’s Foreign Ministry. He made the statement during the Mercosur summit.
With the announcement, Bolivia joined the list of Latin American and South American countries consisting of Cuba, Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela which have all recognized an independent Palestinian state with the borders which were established in 1967.
"Bolivia recognizes Palestine as an independent state along 1967 borders, together with Brazil and Argentina," President Morales said during the Mercosur summit.
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed the move and thanked the support of Morales. Furthermore, Abbas praised the bilateral relationships.