The German government does not plan to recognize Palestine in the short term, and German government spokesman Stefan Cornelius told reporters.
It is noted that the German government continues to be convinced that only a solution to the establishment of two states can provide steady peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians.
"Recognition of the Palestinian state continues to be seen as one of the last steps to resolve the two countries."
"Israel's security is of priority for the Federal Government. In this regard, it (the government-ed.) Does not plan to recognize the Palestinian state in the short term, "Cornelius said in a statement on Friday.
Earlier, Palestinian Ambassador to Austria and Permanent observer Salah Abdel Shafi announced that he expects a number of other countries to recognize his state by the end of this month.
