Canada to recognise Palestinian state at UN if key conditions are met, Carney announces

New Zealand and Australia were signatories to a declaration that indicates they could follow suit in the coming months

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025 - 07:28

Andrew Roth , The Guardian

The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has announced his country plans to formally recognise Palestine during the UN general assembly in September, after France and 14 other countries co-signed a declaration that pointed towards a wave of future recognitions of an independent Palestinian state.

Canada’s plans follow similar announcements by France and the UK to formally recognise Palestine, while New Zealand and Australia were also signatories to a declaration that indicates they could follow suit in the coming months.

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