New Zealand
Ambassador Jim McLay
New Zealand has been a member of the United Nations since October 24, 1945. Jim McLay has served as the New Zealand’s permanent representative to the UN since July 2009. The following is excerpted from Ambassador McLay’s statement during UN General Assembly debate on November 29, 2012, on the status of Palestine in the United Nations. New Zealand’s vote in favor of Resolution 67/19 is consistent with our long-held policy on the Palestinian issue and our support for a two-state solution. The resolution supports existing internationally agreed-on parameters for resolving the Israel–Palestine issue. Our vote supports Israel’s absolute right…
