Simon Harris says recognition of Palestine is 'coming close'

Taoiseach said several European countries have communicated they will support the recognition of Palestine

Taoiseach Simon Harris says the recognition of Palestine is 'coming close'. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/ RollingNews.ie

More European countries will join Ireland in recognising a Palestinian state, the Taoiseach believes.

Speaking at his first European Council meeting in Brussels since taking up the role, Simon Harris said that he had spoken with other European leaders and believes that the moment of Palestinian recognition "is coming close".