President Mahmoud Abbas has welcomed the decision of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to recognize the State of Palestine, saying it contributes to achieving the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination on their land and in taking actual steps to support the implementation of the two-state solution.
The President affirmed that the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has steadfastly supported the rights of the Palestinian people over the past years and voted in favor of these rights in international forums.
He pointed out that this decision is consistent with the principles of international law that recognize the right of peoples to get rid of colonialism and persecution and to live in freedom, justice and independence.
“The right of peoples to self-determination is an established right recognized under international law, and the State of Palestine renews its continuous call to countries that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine to stand up to their responsibilities and acknowledge the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination,” said the President.
The Palestinian leader urged the countries of the world to restore confidence in a global system based on rules and equal rights for all the peoples of the earth.
Source: WAFA
