Palestine, Armenia Establish Diplomatic Relations
Date
9/28/2024 9:51:22 AM
(MENAFN) Palestine and Armenia officially announce the establishment of diplomatic relations on Saturday, aiming to enhance bilateral ties at all levels.
The announcement occurs during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to a statement from the office of Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa.
Mustafa signs a joint declaration with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan to formalize the diplomatic relationship between the State of Palestine and the Republic of Armenia.
Mustafa praises Armenia’s recognition of the State of Palestine, viewing it as a “real investment in peace” and a practical step towards supporting the two-state solution aimed at ending Israeli occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state.
The prime minister also expresses gratitude for Armenia’s positive votes on resolutions related to Palestine.
On June 21, the Armenian Foreign Ministry officially recognizes the State of Palestine, making Armenia the 149th country to take this significant step.
Recently, countries such as Spain, Norway, and Ireland have also recognized the State of Palestine, following the devastating Israeli war on Gaza that began last October.
Flouting a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire, Israel continues a brutal offensive on Gaza following a cross-border attack by the Palestinian group Hamas last October 7.
Nearly 41,600 people, mostly women and children, have since been killed and more than 96,200 injured, according to local health authorities.
The Israeli onslaught has displaced almost the entire population of the territory amid an ongoing blockade that has led to severe shortages of food, clean water, and medicine.
Israel also faces accusations of genocide at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.
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