The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomes Canada’s decision to recognize the State of Palestine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine welcomes the announcement made by the Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Mark Carney, confirming that Canada will officially recognize the State of Palestine by the United Nations General Assembly this September. This courageous and principled decision marks a significant step towards justice, peace, and the long-overdue realization of the Palestinian people’s inalienable right to self-determination.

The Ministry views Canada’s decision as a reaffirmation of the international consensus on the two-state solution and a powerful endorsement of the rules-based international order. At a time when fundamental rights are under threat, Canada’s decision sends a clear message: that the path to peace and stability must be based on fairness, equality, and respect for international law, and that a just and lasting peace in the Middle East must begin by recognizing the Palestinian people’s rights, sovereignty, and dignity.

The Ministry calls upon all countries that have yet to recognize the State of Palestine to do so with courage and resolve. Implementing the two-state solution requires political will and moral clarity. We urge the international community to continue acting decisively in support of justice, legality, and equal rights for all peoples. The recognition of Palestine is not only a legal obligation but a necessary foundation for a future defined by freedom, sovereignty, and lasting peace.

The Ministry remains committed to constructive diplomacy and international cooperation, determined to secure a future where all Palestinians live in dignity and sovereignty.