ANKARA: Palestine and Armenia officially announced the establishment of diplomatic relations on Saturday, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across various levels.
This announcement took place during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as confirmed by the office of Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa.
In a joint declaration signed by Mustafa and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, the two nations formalized their diplomatic relationship.
Mustafa expressed appreciation for Armenia’s recognition of the State of Palestine, calling it a “real investment in peace” and a crucial step toward achieving the two-state solution that seeks to end Israeli occupation and establish an independent Palestinian state.
The Prime Minister also thanked Armenia for its supportive votes on resolutions concerning Palestine. Armenia had recognized the State of Palestine on June 21, becoming the 149th country to do so.
In recent months, other countries, including Spain, Norway, and Ireland, have also recognized Palestine, particularly in the wake of the severe Israeli military actions in Gaza that began last October. Since then, nearly 41,600 people, mostly women and children, have lost their lives, with over 96,200 reported injured.
The ongoing Israeli offensive has resulted in the displacement of almost the entire population of Gaza, exacerbated by a blockade leading to critical shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies.
Israel now faces allegations of genocide at the International Court of Justice for its actions in the region.
