Canada, Australia recognize State of Palestine

Amman, Sep. 21 (Petra) – Canada and Australia announced on Sunday their recognition of the State of Palestine.

In a statement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country’s decision comes as part of a coordinated international effort to achieve a two-state solution.

Australia, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, also declared its official recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state in a joint statement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

The statement affirmed the decision reflects Australia’s “firm commitment” to the two-state solution as the only path to peace and acknowledges the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for statehood.

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