Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 22 May 2024.
Matthew Pennycook
Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing, Communities and Local Government)
To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts on the potential recognition of a Palestinian state.
Matthew Pennycook
Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing, Communities and Local Government)
To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs has had recent discussions with his counterparts in (a) Ireland, (b) Spain, (c) Norway, (d) Malta, and (e) Slovenia on joint recognition of the state of Palestine.
Andrew Mitchell
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development), Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development and Africa)
The UK supports a two-state solution that guarantees security and stability for both the Israeli and Palestinian people. The Foreign Secretary has spoken with the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority Mohammad Mustafa and offered the UK's support as his government implements much-needed reforms. An effective PA is vital for lasting peace and progress towards a two-state solution.
Our long-standing position has been that we will recognise a Palestinian State at a time that is most conducive to the peace process.
We engage with European partners on all aspects of the current conflict and on building momentum towards a lasting peace.
Yes1 person thinks so
No2 people think not
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