The Palestinian foreign ministry has welcomed the decision taken by Trinidad and Tobago to recognise the state of Palestine, Al Jazeera reports.

The ministry said in a statement that the step is consistent with the international law, adding that it will contribute to the international efforts towards ending the Israeli occupation.

It came after the government of Trinidad and Tobago said its move would help to achieve a “lasting peace”.

A news release from the Caribbean country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said the recognition strengthened the “growing international consensus on the issue of Palestinian statehood”.