Akhir 04, 1432 H/March 09, 2011, SPA -- Denmark on Wednesday announced that it would upgrade the diplomatic status of Palestinian representatives in the Scandinavian country, in connection with an ongoing visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, dpa reported. The upgrade from general delegation, the third highest rank, to mission, the second highest, mirrored moves by several other countries - most recently Britain. The Danish government wanted to show that it "recognized the progress made to reform the Palestinian society," Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said. Abbas also held talks with Foreign Minister Lena Espersen. The Middle East peace process was among the issues discussed, with Danish officials saying they hoped for a breakthrough.
