Recognition of Palestinian state not the final step: Mahmud Ahmadinejad

Mahmud Ahmadinejad made the remarks in a pre-sermon speech at Friday prayers in Tehran on International Quds Day.

He stated, "Everyone should take this point into consideration that the recognition of an independent Palestinian state is not the final point rather it is an initial step" and a "step forward" toward liberating all of the occupied territories.

Palestinians should not get satisfied with the establishment of a weak government with limited authority over a small part of the Palestinian land, Ahmadinejad stated.

"Palestinians should establish the Palestinian state through unity and solidarity and take a step forward," he added.

This regime is a cancerous tumor that will metastasize if even a small part of it remains on the Palestinian soil, Ahmadinejad stated.

Ahmadinejad said that the country of Palestine has existed since 70 years ago, and the recognition of a Palestinian state cannot be regarded as a concession.


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