08/01/2011 11:17
Chile recognizes Palestine as 'sovereign' state
Chile has recognized Palestine as an independent state, Foreign Minister Alfredo Moreno said Friday, following in the footsteps of several other Latin American states, according to AFP.
"The government of Chile has adopted the resolution today recognizing the existence of the state of Palestine as a free, independent and sovereign state," he said, reading a foreign ministry declaration.
He added that Chilean President Sebastian Pinera would visit Israel and the Palestinian territories on March 4 and 5.
Late last year, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia and Ecuador also all recognized Palestine as an independent state.