COPENHAGEN, September 22, 2011 (WAFA) – Hundreds of Arab and Danish activists Thursday demonstrated in front of the Danish Parliament building in Copenhagen in support of a Palestinian state membership in the United Nations.

A number of Danish lawmakers and senior members in their parties participated in the demonstration calling for an end to Israeli occupation and recognition of a Palestinian state in the UN.

Participants flew 194 balloons with the colors of the Palestinian flag marking Palestine as state number 194 in the UN.

Palestine ambassador to Denmark, Amr al-Hourani, said the Palestinians are expecting Denmark to recognize the Palestinian state.

“This recognition will enhance Danish-Arab relations and will reflect support of the Danish people for the Palestinian bid to UN,” he said.

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