Media Release: 'Consider Recognizing the State of Palestine,' Bureau of UNGA Committee Says to T&T

Editor's note: Days after the Bureau of the United Nations Committee for the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People concluded a two-day mission to Trinidad and Tobago, the Ministry of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs announced on May 2 that Cabinet had agreed to formally recognise the State of Palestine. 

The following is the text of the media release from the Bureau, issued on April 24.

The Bureau of the United Nations Committee for the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People visited Trinidad and Tobago from 22 to 23 April 2024 to advocate for Palestinian rights and urged the Government to consider recognizing the State of Palestine.

During the visit, the Bureau consulted with the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, visited the Diplomatic Academy at The University the West Indies St. Augustine, as well as the Trinidad Muslim League. Discussions included the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Interlocutors expressed widespread support for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unimpeded humanitarian aid access, backing for UNRWA, and the promotion of a two-State solution.

The Bureau commended the depth of understanding and awareness about the Gaza situation in Trinidad and Tobago, and emphasized the importance of supporting the Palestinian people, including by establishing full diplomatic relations with the State of Palestine.