Portugal's centre-right government will consult the main political parties and conservative President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa about the potential recognition of a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Thursday.

Portugal has announced its intention to officially recognize the State of Palestine next September, according to a government statement.

Portugal's Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel said that the Palestinian Authority would be the recognized leadership of a Palestinian state. Portugal is preparing to recognize a Palestinian state as early as next September,