25321 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 16 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	25321 (2026)
Question asked:	02 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Vanushi Walters
Portfolio:	Minister of Foreign Affairs
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Winston Peters
Answer received:	10 Jun 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_25321_2026
Document guid:	6d654f73-5efe-4773-8e04-fa71fe99b4c1

25321 (2026). Vanushi Walters to the Minister of Foreign Affairs: What conditions or criteria, if any, does the Government consider would need to be met before New Zealand recognises the State of Palestine?

Rt Hon Winston Peters: The conditions that are likely to be necessary for recognition include those that are conducive to a Palestinian state with robust institutions and recognised borders living in peace and security with Israel.