The Palestinian Authority (PA) on Friday welcomed the decision of the Portuguese Parliament to recognize the 1948 Palestinian Nakba, a statement announced.

According to the statement, the PA considered this decision: "A true expression of Portugal's solidarity with the plight of the Palestinian people, which has been going on for 75 years."
Meanwhile, it praised the decision as a first step towards the Portuguese government's recognition of the State of Palestine and a step toward adopting resolutions that consider the Nakba a human tragedy.
The Portuguese Parliament voted, by majority, on recognising the Nakba and praised the Palestinians' struggle to obtain their right to self-determination.
At the same time, the resolution condemned the Israeli occupation's expansionist policy and illegal annexation, which violate international laws.
It also called on the Portuguese government to take a clear position in defending the right of the Palestinian people as guaranteed by international conventions and laws.