Rashaed Esson
Staff Writer
More Caribbean countries are acknowledging the State of Palestine as Trinidad and Tobago on May 2nd, formally recognizing them as announced in Cabinet, according to the Ministry of Foreign and Caricom Affairs in a Press Release.
Dr Amery Browne, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs is reportedly a key player who influenced Trindad and Tobago’s decision as it was made on his recommendation.
In the release, the Caribbean island expressed that it has for a long time, supported Palestine’s right for self determination.
The release also says this move is in line with Trindad’s respect for the law.
“This is our consistent foreign policy position, which is founded on Trinidad and Tobago’s respect for and adherence to international law and to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
To emphasize their support for the nation, the release also said “ the recognition of Palestine is moral and just and demonstrates Trinidad and Tobago’s acknowledgement of and support for the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people.”
The country follows Jamaica and Barbados, which recently announced their recognition for Palestine.
The full report can be found here: https://foreign.gov.tt/documents/1454/Recognition_by_Trinidad_and_Tobago_of_the_State_of_Palestine.pdf
