Advice on recognition of a Palestinian state
Paul Harrington made this Official Information request to Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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      From: Paul Harrington
      
    
    Dear Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
Please could I request any advice to ministers in relation to New Zealand's recognition of a Palestinian state during 2025.
Yours faithfully,
Paul Harrington
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        Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
      
    
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 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere
 195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901
 Wellington 6160
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        From: ENQUIRIES
        Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
      
    
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Kia ora Paul
 
Thank you for your OIA request received on 20/09/2025 for:
 
o Any advice to ministers in relation to New Zealand's recognition of a
 Palestinian state during 2025.
 
This email confirms receipt of your request and advises that we will
 respond to it as soon as reasonably practicable, and in terms of the
 timeframes and requirements of the OIA.
 
Please note that our response letter to you (with your personal details
 redacted), and any enclosed documents, may be published on the Ministry’s
 website.
 
Ngâ mihi
 
Executive Services Division
 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatû Aorere
 
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        Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
      
    
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Tēnā koe,
 
Please find the attached response to your request
 
 
Nga mihi
 
Executive Services Division
 New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade | Manatu Aorere
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195 Lambton Quay, Private Bag 18901, Wellington 5045, New Zealand
[1]www.mfat.govt.nz | [2]www.safetravel.govt.nz
 
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