The Jamaican Government has announced its decision to recognize the State of Palestine.
Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith said on Tuesday that the decision was arrived at during Cabinet deliberations on Monday.
She stressed Jamaica continues to advocate for a two-state solution as the only viable option to resolve the longstanding conflict to guarantee the security of Israel and uphold the dignity and rights of Palestinians.
“The decision is aligned with Jamaica’s strong commitment to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which seek to engender mutual respect and peaceful co-existence among states, as well as the recognition of the right of peoples to self-determination," she said.
Jamaica has thus joined 140 Member States of the United Nations which have recognised the State of Palestine.
Mrs Johnson Smith also reiterated Jamaica's concerns regarding the war in Gaza and the ever-deepening humanitarian crisis.
In that regard, she reaffirmed Jamaica's longstanding advocacy for a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through diplomatic dialogue rather than military actions.
The Foreign Affairs Minister stressed Jamaica's support for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages and increased access to humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza.
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