(State Department) Asked about the Swedish prime minister's announcement that his country would recognize the state of Palestine, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki said Friday, "We believe international recognition of a Palestinian state is premature. We certainly support Palestinian statehood, but it can only come through a negotiated outcome, a resolution of final status issues, and mutual recognition by both parties."
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