Armenia recognises Palestinian statehood, says Armenian foreign ministry

21/6/2024 18:57

        Armenia has officially recognised a Palestinian state, the Armenian foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday, the latest country to do so despite opposition from Israel.
        
        Armenia supports a United Nations resolution on an immediate ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza and is in favour of a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the same statement said.
        
        The Palestinian Authority, which exercises limited self-rule in the West Bank under Israeli military occupation, welcomed Armenia's decision.
        
        The Authority's presidency said in a statement, "This recognition contributes positively to preserving the two-state solution, which faces systematic challenges, and promotes security, peace, and stability for all parties involved."
        
        Spain, Ireland and Norway are among Western countries to officially recognise a Palestinian state, prompting Israel to pull its ambassadors from Madrid, Dublin and Oslo last month.