NEW YORK — Tanzania’s Vice-President Deogratius Ndejembi has reaffirmed the country’s longstanding support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for Israel and Palestine to coexist as independent states in peace and security.
Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Ndejembi said Tanzania has consistently supported the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination for the past 50 years.
He said Tanzania’s position is based on international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, emphasizing the need for a political settlement that addresses the rights, security and aspirations of both Palestinians and Israelis.
Ndejembi said Tanzania remains committed to efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace in the Middle East and supporting the establishment of a Palestinian state alongside Israel.
Tanzania has maintained diplomatic support for the Palestinian cause for decades, with the government repeatedly backing international efforts aimed at achieving a negotiated settlement based on the two-state framework.
The remarks come as the Palestinian question remains a major issue at the United Nations, with member states continuing to debate the future of Gaza and the West Bank, Palestinian statehood, humanitarian conditions and the prospects for a lasting political settlement.
Ndejembi’s address reaffirmed Tanzania’s position that the conflict should be addressed through diplomacy, international law and United Nations-backed principles, rather than through continued violence and instability.
