Taoiseach and Spanish prime minister discuss recognition of the state of Palestine

Taoiseach Simon Harris has spoken to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez about the ‘dire situation in the Middle East’. Picture: Paul Faith/PA Wire

The Taoiseach and Spanish prime minister have had further discussions on the recognition of the state of Palestine.

Simon Harris and Pedro Sanchez spoke by telephone on Monday morning following discussions in Dublin and Brussels last month.