Page "Foreign relations of Norway" Paragraph 50

* A Palestinian representation in Oslo has had status of " general delegation ".

In December 2010 during a visit to Norway Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad announced that this mission would be upgraded to a diplomatic mission.

This will take effect early in 2011.

With the rank of ambassador its head will have the title " head of the Palestinian mission ".

Norway thus becomes the fourth European country to take similar steps, following Spain, France and Portugal.

The upgrade does not constitute recognition of a Palestinian state by Norway, however.