Palestinian foreign minister says recognition brings independence, sovereignty closer

Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin stated that recent recognitions of a Palestinian state are an irreversible step that brings independence and sovereignty closer. Speaking in Ramallah, Shahin described the move as practical and tangible, preserving the two-state solution. The minister acknowledged that while it might not end the war in Gaza immediately, it is a crucial move forward that must be built upon.