Spain in favour of recognition of Palestinian state in "the very short term"

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Thursday said his country is in favour of the recognition of a viable Palestinian state "in the very short term".

The existence of a Palestinian state "will be the best guarantee for peace in the Middle East," he said in an interview with Spanish radio station RNE.

He reiterated that Spain is ready to hold a peace conference on the conflict.

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