Winston Peters declines to comment on Palestinian statehood recognition

Tuesday 23 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 23 Sep 2025, 3:10pm

In this story Winston Peters, United Nations, Emmanuel Macron

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has avoided answering whether New Zealand will formally recognise a Palestinian state. This comes as world leaders gather at the United Nations to discuss Palestinian statehood, with France announcing it will recognise the state.

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1. RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 11:12am

   Winston Peters refuses to be drawn on whether NZ will recognise Palestinian state (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 23 Sep 2025, 3:10pm

   World leaders rally behind Palestinian statehood (opens in new tab)