Tehran, YJC. Swedish Social Democratic Party member of EU parliament Jytte Guteland says her country would like to usher other EU members into the recognition of the Palestinian state.
In closed-door meeting, FM warns that unless Israel takes the initiative and pursues a regional agreement it will face a diplomatic tsunami; cites effect of EU sanctions on Russia.
AFP- Sweden's new prime minister announced Friday that the country will recognise a Palestinian state, becoming the first EU member in Western EUrope to do so.