The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), on Friday, reiterated its call for all countries worldwide to recognize the state of Palestine, particularly following the recent decision by Trinidad and Tobago to acknowledge Palestine as a state.
The Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday that the Jeddah-based OIC welcomed Trinidad and Tobago’s recognition of Palestine, viewing it as a significant step aligned with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions. The OIC emphasized that such a recognition supports the Palestinian people’s legitimate rights, including the right to return, self-determination, and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of June 4, 1967, with Jerusalem as its capital.
The OIC, which consists of 57 Muslim-majority member states, urged all countries that have not yet recognized the state of Palestine to do so as soon as possible. This call supports international efforts to end the Israeli occupation and achieve peace and stability in the region based on the two-state solution and relevant international legal resolutions.
Trinidad and Tobago joined Jamaica and Barbados in officially recognizing the state of Palestine, a decision made during a Cabinet meeting in Trinidad on the previous Thursday. The Trinidadian Cabinet, advised by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, determined that the formal recognition would contribute to lasting peace by bolstering the growing international consensus on the Palestinian independence issue, as reported by the Palestinian news agency WAFA.
In April, both Jamaica and Barbados had also declared their recognition of the state of Palestine.
