Trinidad and Tobago formally recognise the State of Palestine

The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has formally recognised the State of Palestine. 

In a press release, the foreign ministry said the government determined the decision "will assist in the achievement of a lasting peace by strengthening the growing international consensus on the issue of Palestinian statehood".

"Trinidad and Tobago has a long history of principled support for the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. The Government’s consistent position is that a two-state solution is the only way out of the ongoing cycle of violence.

"This is our consistent foreign policy position, which is founded on Trinidad and Tobago’s respect for and adherence to international law and to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations."