Armenia Recognizes Palestinian State, Advocates for Two-State Solution

Armenia has officially recognized a Palestinian state, joining other nations like Spain, Ireland, and Norway. The Armenian foreign ministry supports a UN resolution for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and endorses a two-state solution. The Palestinian Authority welcomes Armenia's decision as a positive step towards peace.

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.

"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. 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.