00:00For the reasons I cited earlier, Canada intends to recognize the State of Palestine at the
00:0480th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2025.
00:12This intention is predicated on the Palestinian Authority's commitment to much-needed reforms,
00:17including commitments by the Palestinian Authority's President Abbas to fundamentally
00:22reform its governance, to hold general elections in 2026, in which Hamas can play no part,
00:29and to demilitarize the Palestinian State.
00:34Canada will increase its efforts in supporting strong democratic governance in Palestine and
00:39the contributions of its people to a more peaceful and hopeful future.
00:45I spoke today with President Abbas at length to reaffirm his commitment.
00:51Canada reiterates that Hamas must immediately release all hostages taken in their horrific
00:57terrorist attack of October 7th, that Hamas must disarm, and that Hamas must play no role
01:05in the future governance of Palestine.
01:06Thank you.
01:07Thank you.
01:08Thank you.
