Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, speaks during a high-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State solution at United Nations Headquarters, on July 28, 2025. AP Photo/Adam Gray
Canada and other countries that do not recognize the state of Palestine have signed onto a joint statement saying they are giving “positive consideration” to the matter.
The foreign affairs ministers of 15 countries, some of which already recognize the state of Palestine and others who have expressed the intention to do so, signed onto the statement released by France on July 29, and Canada on July 30.
