President Recep Tayyip Erdogan thanked Irish and Norwegian leaders for recognizing Palestinian statehood, as he said it would contribute to regional peace and the two-state solution, APA reports citing Daily Sabah.

The president discussed Trkiye-Ireland relations, and Israel’s attacks on Gaza with Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris, and said Trkiye welcomes Ireland’s recognition of the Palestinian state.

In a phone call on Wednesday, Erdogan told Harris that Ireland’s recognition would strengthen efforts for facilitation of peace and justice in the region, as well as a two-state solution.

In a separate phone call, the president congratulated Norway’s determined stance in recognition of Palestinian statehood in a phone call with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, told him that the decision contributes to sustainable peace, justice and a two-state vision in region.

Source: Azeri-Press news agency