Mexico's Position on Palestinian Statehood: Two-State Solution Advocate
Mexico's official policy, articulated by the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE), supports:
- A viable, independent, sovereign Palestinian State within pre-1967 borders (Green Line), with East Jerusalem as capital.
- Peaceful coexistence with a secure State of Israel.
- Negotiated two-state solution based on UN resolutions (242, 338, 1397, 2334), Madrid principles, Arab Peace Initiative.
Concrete Actions
- 2010: Recognized Palestine as a state (with 1967 borders).
- 2011: Voted for UNESCO membership; supported UNGA observer state status (2012).
- 2018: Inaugurated Embassy of Mexico to the State of Palestine in Ramallah (first in Latin America).
- 2019: Launched Mexican Technical Cooperation Agency office in Palestine for triangular development projects.
- Consistently votes pro-Palestinian resolutions at UN; maintains diplomatic relations with both parties.
Mexico advocates a just, comprehensive, lasting peace through dialogue, international law, and mutual recognition.