Foreign Minister Winston Peters has refused to be drawn over whether New Zealand will join nations taking steps to formally recognised a Palestinian state. Palestinian recognition has gained momentum in the run up to leaders week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Peters spoke to reporters after attending the conference on a two state solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. Peters said he wasn't concerned Prime Minister Christopher Luxon wasn't attending the Leaders Week. France followed suit on Tuesday morning and four other states were expected to do so at the meeting ahead of the United Nations General Assembly.