Armenia also recognises Palestine as independent state

KABUL (Pajhwok): In an important move, Armenia has formally announced recognising Palestine as an independent state.

In Yerevan, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday Armenia supported the UN resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

In a statement, cited by Reuters, the ministry spokesperson said Armenia was in favour of a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

“Israel’s foreign ministry summoned the Armenian ambassador ‘for a serious reprimand’ following Armenia’s recognition of a Palestinian state”: he added.

The Palestinian Authority, which exercises limited self-rule in the West Bank under Israeli military occupation, welcomed Armenia’s decision.

“This recognition contributes positively to preserving the two-state solution, which faces systematic challenges, and promotes security, peace, and stability for all parties involved,” the Authority’s presidency said in a statement.

Earlier, Norway, Spain, Slovenia and Ireland had also recognised the independent state of Palestine.

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