Minister Shahin briefed her Canadian counterpart on the reforms being carried out by the Palestinian government, as well as its plans and projects for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. She emphasized that advancing toward recognition of the State of Palestine is a vital step in preserving the two-state solution and ensuring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

For her part, Minister Anand reaffirmed Canada’s continued support for the Palestinian people, noting that the option of recognizing the State of Palestine remains on the table and is being seriously considered within Canada.