Carney is following through on a pledge he made in July to join allies, including France and the UK, in recognising Palestine
Canada has formally recognised a Palestinian state, aligning itself with European allies and pushing ahead with a policy that has drawn criticism from US President Donald Trump.
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office announced the move in a statement on Sunday, calling it a “coordinated international effort to preserve the possibility of a two-state solution.”
“While Canada is under no illusions that this recognition is a panacea, this recognition is firmly aligned with the principles of self-determination and fundamental human rights reflected in the United Nations Charter, and the consistent policy of Canada for generations,” according to the statement.
Carney is following through on a pledge he made in July to join allies, including France and the UK, in recognising Palestine. Australia and others are also expected to take the step against the backdrop of United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York starting this week, joining 147 of 193 member states that have already granted Palestinian statehood.
