by Linda Straker
- Formal diplomatic relations established in September 2013
- Non-resident Ambassador will be based in Caracas, Venezuela
- Ambassador met with Opposition Leader Dr Keith Mitchell
Grenada will continue to support Palestine in the international community through various resolutions. Governor General Dame Cecile La Grenade gave this assurance following her acceptance of credentials from the first Ambassador from the State of Palestine to Grenada Ambassador Dr Linda Sobeh Ali, on Thursday, 10 November 2022.
Grenada and the State of Palestine established formal diplomatic relations in September 2013.
“Grenada, as a member of the Caribbean Community, reiterates its position that the Israel-Palestine situation can only be resolved by peaceful means and reaffirms its support for a 2-state solution, with the people of Israel and Palestine living in independent countries, within secure and internationally recognised borders in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions,” the Governor General told the Ambassador who was appointed 9 years after Grenada and the State of Palestine established diplomatic relations. “I congratulate you as you assume this prestigious post and I look forward to working with you in strengthening the relations between our 2 countries.”
The non-resident Ambassador will be based in Caracas, Venezuela.
Describing her appointment as a historic moment, Ambassador Sobeh Ali said that the decision by Grenada to establish with her country is proof that Grenada believes in human rights for all and self-determination. “I believe this is a historic moment attributing to much promise and advancement in the bilateral relations between our countries and clear proof that Grenada is an ardent supporter of all rights, all human rights, and self-determination,” she said.
Besides meeting with the Head of State and other government officials, the Ambassador also met with the Opposition Leader in the Lower House of Parliament, Dr Keith Mitchell. “It has been my distinct pleasure to receive Her Excellency Dr Linda Sobeh Ali, Ambassador-designate of the State of Palestine to Grenada. During her courtesy visit, our discussions focused on ways both Grenada and Palestine can work together on mutual issues of importance,” Dr Mitchell posted on his official Leader of the Opposition Facebook page.
