Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has outlined specific conditions for the country's recognition of the State of Palestine, emphasizing a coordinated European approach rather than unilateral action. During a parliamentary debate ahead of the European Council meeting, Montenegro highlighted key prerequisites including the disarmament of Hamas, recognition of Israel by the Palestinian Authority, and the safe release of hostages.
Montenegro stressed that Portugal's recognition of Palestine would not be a solitary move but part of a "strategic concertation at the European level". He dismissed the idea of a "race to see who gets there first", underscoring the importance of internal reforms within the Palestinian Authority and the demilitarization of the state.
The debate saw pressure from left-wing parties urging immediate recognition, while the Prime Minister maintained a stance of "permanent evaluation" regarding the possibility. The discussion also touched on broader issues such as EU expansion, the Mercosur agreement, and defense spending, with Montenegro advocating for Portugal's transition from a fund recipient to a contributor within the EU framework.
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