<p>Oslo: Norway's government will announce on Wednesday that the Nordic country recognises an independent Palestinian state, public broadcaster <em>NRK</em> and daily <em>Aftenposten</em> reported, citing unnamed sources.</p><p>Norway's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>.Who was Geoffrey Kitchen, the Briton who died in turbulence hit Singapore Airlines flight.<p>The Irish government will also announce on Wednesday the recognition of a Palestinian state, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.</p><p>European Union members Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Malta have indicated in recent weeks that they plan to make the recognition, arguing a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region.</p>
<p>Oslo: Norway's government will announce on Wednesday that the Nordic country recognises an independent Palestinian state, public broadcaster <em>NRK</em> and daily <em>Aftenposten</em> reported, citing unnamed sources.</p><p>Norway's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>.Who was Geoffrey Kitchen, the Briton who died in turbulence hit Singapore Airlines flight.<p>The Irish government will also announce on Wednesday the recognition of a Palestinian state, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.</p><p>European Union members Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and Malta have indicated in recent weeks that they plan to make the recognition, arguing a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region.</p>