Srinagar, Sept. 22 -- Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today welcomed the decision by Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Portugal to recognise the State of Palestine and expressed hope that more countries would follow suit.

"The recognition of the Palestinian state by Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and Portugal is a welcome development. The Palestinian suffering has surpassed all levels of endurance and patience, yet the world powers seem unmoved by it," Mirwaiz said in a statement.

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