Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Jamaica officially recognizes state of Palestine

from PressTV

Jamaica says it has decided to officially recognize Palestine as a state amid prolonged concerns over Israel’s ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and the dire humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory.

Jamaica’s Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith confirmed the decision in a press statement on Wednesday, stressing that the move is aligned with her country’s “strong commitment” to the principles of the United Nations Charter, which seek to promote mutual respect, peaceful co-existence, and the right to self-determination.

“By recognizing the State of Palestine, Jamaica strengthens its advocacy towards a peaceful solution,” she said.

Smith went on to say that Jamaica continues to support the so-called two-state solution as the only viable option to resolve the long-standing Israeli-Palestinian conflict...

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