The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) welcomed the decision of the Government and Parliament of Slovenia to recognize the State of Palestine. The OIC said that this important and historic step advances the achievement of justice and freedom for the Palestinian people, and affirms their legitimate rights, including self-determination. The OIC valued such positions, which are consistent with the rules of international law and relevant UN resolutions, and strengthen international efforts aimed at ending the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, including the city of Jerusalem. The OIC renewed its call on world countries which have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to take the initiative to announce this recognition and to support the State of Palestines request for full membership in the United Nations, within the framework of supporting international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the region in accordance with the vision of the two-state so lution and based on the relevant international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab peace initiative. The Slovenia is the fourth EU country after Spain, Norway and Ireland to recognize Palestine. Source: Qatar News Agency