Ottawa: Canada and Australia announced on Sunday their recognition of the State of Palestine. In a statement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country's decision comes as part of a coordinated international effort to achieve a two-state solution.

According to Jordan News Agency, Australia also declared its official recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state in a joint statement by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong. The statement affirmed the decision reflects Australia's "firm commitment" to the two-state solution as the only path to peace and acknowledges the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people for statehood.