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      Norway recognizes Palestine's statehood as Israel rejects two-state solution: PM

      2024-09-14 15:27 Last Updated At:22:07

      Norway believes it is essential now to recognize Palestine's statehood, particularly due to the current Israeli government's rejection of a two-state solution, said Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store during his official visit to China from Monday to Wednesday.

      After meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and top legislator Zhao Leji in Beijing, Store took a high-speed train to Shanghai on Tuesday.

      Speaking with China Media Group (CMG) on the train, Store stressed that while Norway has supported Israel since its creation, there should have been a path for a Palestinian state.

      "Since the creation of the State of Israel, which Norway is supported very actively and we still do, there should have been also a path for the Palestinians to have their state. This has not happened. And for the last thirty years we have worked actively in Norway to support a peace process that could lead to an agreement between Israel and Palestinians on creation of peace and also a Palestinian state. The large majority of states have recognized the Palestinian state, but Norway was among the countries who said we would like to get there, but as part of a peace deal. Then we changed our perspective because we now had a government in Israel that actively is not only not promoting negotiations for a two-state solution, but saying that that is excluded, they do not want to work for that. And that is the time where I believe we have to say we recognize a Palestinian state," said the prime minister.

      Norway, Ireland and Spain announced in May this year that they would officially recognize Palestine as a state. The three announced in rapid succession.

      Store emphasized that Palestinians must be granted rights and obligations as a state to prevent violence. He condemned attacks on civilians and stressed the need to restore peace and stability in the region as soon as possible.

      "If you are a state, it's a serious business. You have to behave according to major international regulations and rules, and Palestinians should be given those rights and obligations. If we don't do that, it will be violence and terror that would speak, and that I think is wrong. There is a terrible war going on. Norway condemns the attack that hit Israel a year ago, a brutal attack on civilians. We defend Israel's right to defend itself, but the way this war has gone on is beyond what is acceptable according to international law, and not least humanitarian. And then we have to look ahead. How can there be peace and stability and security in this region? Because wars there are also dangerous for world stability an beyond," he noted.

      Norway to continue advancing Palestinian-Israeli peace process: PM

      Norway to continue advancing Palestinian-Israeli peace process: PM

      Norway to continue advancing Palestinian-Israeli peace process: PM

      Norway to continue advancing Palestinian-Israeli peace process: PM

      An official with the World Economic Forum (WEF) has stressed the importance of establishing an adaptable mechanism for dialogue and cooperation that allows the global economy to fully benefit from the development potential of new technologies while managing the associated risks.

      Mirek Dusek, one of WEF's managing directors, was speaking on the sidelines of the 2025 WEF Annual Meeting, which commenced in Davos, Switzerland on Monday.

      The five-day event has gathered around 3,000 participants from various regions and industries around the world under the theme "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," highlighting the need for greater collaboration against a backdrop of rapid technological advancements and global divisions.

      In an interview with the China Global Television Network (CGTN) on Tuesday, Dusek said WEF is monitoring "two big forces" they believe are changing the world economy.

      "On one hand, we are living through quite a unique time in terms of technological advancement and innovation. But on the other hand, of course, we are also tracking forces of fragmentation. We are seeing a more competitive geopolitical landscape, shifting value chains and supply chains, and of course, also social polarization in certain societies around the world," he said.

      With the current uncertainties in the world, Dusek stressed the importance of building a suitable platform for dialogue, and ensuring that such a mechanisms is adaptable to respond to the various challenges.

      "Given the trends that we are seeing in the global economy, in international relations, that function of bridging and dialogue could not be more important. It's very important that we have mechanisms where we can have dialogue and cooperation, and of course,  we also need to be on the front foot of thinking, 'Okay, how do we make sure that the collaborative mechanisms are fit for the 21st century?'" he said, adding that this will be one of the focuses of the current Davos meeting.

       Dusek also emphasized China's vital role in promoting global economic growth and technological development, describing the country as a "key actor" in helping the world transition to a new era of tech-driven development.

      "Everyone understands that we need to be on our front foot, really thinking creatively around how do we relaunch growth that is inclusive, sustainable. But how do we relaunch growth in this new situation for the world economy? And China plays a very important role in that endeavor, on development, on trade, of course, as well. On technology, I mentioned the theme, 'The Intelligent Age'. What we are trying to communicate with that is that there is a huge opportunity around some of these technologies. What is quite special is that it's not only one technology, but we are seeing, at this moment, whole sets of technologies that are going to market and exponentially changing industry and economy. If we have this huge opportunity around these technologies, how do we design [not only] our dialogue mechanisms, but also our collaborative mechanisms to be able to harness these technologies for the benefit of the world economy while taking care of the risks," he said.

      WEF official calls for mechanisms to foster dialogue in new tech era, boost world economy

      WEF official calls for mechanisms to foster dialogue in new tech era, boost world economy

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