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

24 April 2024
Caption: Members of the Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People pose for media photographers after a press conference at the Office of the Resident Coordinator in Port-of-Spain. From left: His Excellency Jaime Hermida Castillo, Permanent Representative of Nicaragua to the UN; His Excellency Mr. Cheikh Niang, Permanent Representative of Senegal to the UN and Head of Delegation/Chair of the Committee; His Excellency Mr. Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the UN; and His Excellency Mr. Ernesto Soberon Guzman, Permanent Representative of Cuba to the UN.
Photo: © Faine Richards/RCO

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The following is a media release issued by the Bureau of the United Nations Committee for the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People at the conclusion of a two-day mission to Trinidad and Tobago:

 

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.

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