Sentence:  The decision was made in Zurich by Prince Boun Oum , Premier of the pro-Western royal Government ; Prince Souvanna Phouma , leader of the nation 's neutralists and <WSD>recognized</WSD> as Premier by the Communist bloc , and Prince Souphanouvong , head of the pro-Communist Pathet Lao forces . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority