New Zealand joins countries in statement on recognition of Palestine
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New Zealand joins countries in statement on recognition of Palestine
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has reiterated that NZ's position on a Palestinian state remains the same; "It's a 'when, not if' conversation". hoto / Mark Mitchell
By Craig McCulloch of RNZ
New Zealand has signed a fresh joint statement with 14 other countries expressing a willingness to recognise the State of Palestine as a necessary step towards a two-state solution.
It comes after the United Kingdom announced an intention to recognise a Palestinian state before the United Nations General Assembly in September unless Israel agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza.
In a separate declaration, foreign ministers from nations including Australia, Canada, France, Ireland and Spain stressed their 'unwavering commitment' to the vision of two democratic states – Israel and Palestine – living side by side in peace within secure and recognised borders.
They invited others to join them in that call for a Palestinian state – while also urging countries who had not done so to normalise relations with Israel.
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