New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has stood firm on his government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, insisting the move reflects a commitment to peace rather than partisanship.
Speaking on Sunday, 29 September, Luxon said Wellington's stance is rooted in its long-standing foreign policy principles and international obligations. The position, unveiled days earlier at the UN General Assembly by Foreign Minister Winston Peters, puts New Zealand in line with a small group of nations including the United States, Japan and South Korea that have so far withheld recognition of Palestine.
