Palestinians: Recognition of States
(asked on 15th May 2019) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty's Government what criteria they use to judge when the recognition of the state of Palestine would be appropriate.
Answered by
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This question was answered on 29th May 2019
We will recognise a Palestinian state at a time when it best serves the objective of peace. Bilateral recognition in itself cannot end the occupation. Without a negotiated settlement, the occupation and the problems that come with it will continue. The UK is strongly committed to a two-state solution as the best way to bring about stability and peace in the region.