Ministry of Foreign Affairs Welcomes Countries’ Recognition of the State of Palestine, Considering It a Cornerstone for Preserving the Two-State Solution and Advancing Peace

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Welcomes Countries' Recognition of the State of Palestine, Considering It a Cornerstone for Preserving the Two-State Solution and Advancing Peace

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Welcomes Countries' Recognition of the State of Palestine, Considering It a Cornerstone for Preserving the Two-State Solution and Advancing Peace

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomes and deeply commends the decision made by the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to recognize the State of Palestine. This bold and principled decision reflects a firm commitment to international law, as well as demonstrates a genuine dedication to ending the occupation and achieving lasting peace; ensuring security, stability, and prosperity for the region and the world at large. The Ministry underscores the unwavering readiness and determination of the State of Palestine and its legitimate government to forge strong, substantive, and enduring relations with these countries on all fronts.

The Ministry views this wave of recognitions as an affirmation of the just and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, helping to protect the two-state solution from the threats posed by the ongoing genocide, starvation, forced displacement, and annexation committed by the Occupying Power against our people. They also provide additional momentum to regional and international efforts, led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of France, to implement the New York Declaration, with the aim of achieving an immediate ceasefire, resolving the conflict through political means, and restoring respect for international law and legitimacy as the basis for peace, rather than the arrogant use of disproportionate force.

The Ministry calls on countries that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine, foremost the United States of America, to take the initiative in doing so, uphold international law, and adhere to the advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice. Standing on the right side of history, these countries can help remedy the injustices inflicted upon our people and enable them to exercise their legitimate right to self-determination. At the same time, the Ministry emphasizes that an immediate end to all Israeli war crimes, is essential to building trust, and restoring a viable political horizon for a just and lasting resolution.