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New Zealand Considers Recognition of Palestinian State
Israa Farhan New Zealand is considering formal recognition of a Palestinian state, with a decision expected in September, according to Foreign Minister Winston Peters. The government of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to outline its position during the United Nations Leaders' Week in September. This move comes as several nations, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada, have recently announced their intention to recognize a Palestinian state during the upcoming UN General Assembly session. Peters emphasized that while some of New Zealand's closest partners have already chosen to proceed with recognition, the country maintains an independent foreign policy. He noted that any decision will be grounded in New Zealand's principles, values, and national interests. The government will assess whether sufficient progress has been made towards establishing a viable and legitimate Palestinian state before granting official recognition. Peters affirmed that New Zealand's support for Palestinian statehood has long been clear, with the only question being one of timing. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture Lebanese Media: Fayrouz Collapses after Death of Ziad Rahbani
Jordan News
16 hours ago
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New Zealand and Australia Intend to Recognize the State of Palestine - Jordan News
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced today (Monday) that New Zealand is considering recognizing the State of Palestine. Peters added that Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's government will make an official decision in September and will present its approach during the United Nations Leaders' Week. اضافة اعلان Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated today that Australia will recognize the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. —(Agencies)
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a day ago
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NZ Considering Recognition Of State Of Palestine
Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs The Government will carefully weigh up its position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. 'The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is rightly at the forefront of the global agenda,' Mr Peters says. 'New Zealand, as a long-standing supporter of the two-state solution and Palestinian self-determination, is an active participant in discussions about how to broker a ceasefire and a political settlement to enable Israelis and Palestinians to live peacefully side-by-side. While we are a long way away from the Middle East, we will continue to ensure our voice is heard.' Mr Peters took an oral item to Cabinet today about recognition of a state of Palestine, ahead of a formal consideration of the issue in September. 'Some of New Zealand's close partners have opted to recognise a Palestinian state, and some have not,' Mr Peters says. 'Ultimately, New Zealand has an independent foreign policy, and on this issue, we intend to weigh up the issue carefully and then act according to New Zealand's principles, values and national interest.' 'New Zealand has been clear for some time that our recognition of a Palestinian state is a matter of when, not if,' Mr Peters says. 'New Zealand has long asked whether the pre-requisites for a viable and legitimate Palestinian state – in security, political, diplomatic and economic terms – exist. Fundamentally, we will need to weigh up whether sufficient progress is being made against these benchmarks in order to warrant New Zealand recognising a Palestinian state at this juncture. 'New Zealand has been giving this issue careful, methodical and deliberate attention. We will be taking heed of the facts on the ground deteriorating rapidly, our close partners being divided on the issue of recognition, and a range of Arab states making clear Hamas must disarm and must have no future role in Palestinian governance. 'Cabinet will take a formal decision in September over whether New Zealand should recognise a state of Palestine at this juncture – and if so, when and how. 'This is not a straightforward, clear-cut issue,' Mr Peters says. 'There are a broad range of strongly held views within our Government, Parliament and indeed New Zealand society over the question of recognition of a Palestinian state. 'It is only right that this complicated issue be approached calmly, cautiously and judiciously. Over the next month, we look forward to canvassing this broad range of views before taking a proposal to Cabinet.' Mr Peters will travel to New York in late September for the United Nations Leaders' Week, where he will present the Government's approach to this issue.
