The Palestinian president expressed thanks to Armenia for the move, which reflects the friendship between two peoples and two friendly countries and Armenia's eagerness to support the rights of self-determination of the Palestinian people, Palestinian official news agency WAFA said on Friday. .
The statement called on countries in the world, especially European countries, that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine, to do so on the basis of legitimate international resolutions, Xinhua news agency reported.
On Friday, the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said in a statement that it welcomed Armenia's decision, calling it an "additional and important" step on the path to establishing international recognition of the rights of the Palestinian people.
The Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday that Armenia has officially recognized the State of Palestine.
The Caucasus country also expressed its support for a two-state solution and stressed that it is "the only way to ensure that Palestinians and Israelis can realize their legitimate aspirations".
Norway, Ireland and Spain issued a coordinated declaration on 22 May, announcing their recognition of Palestine as a state, effective 28 May. His decision was condemned by Israel.
So far, more than 140 countries have already recognized the Palestinian state, representing more than two-thirds of the UN membership.
The statement called on countries in the world, especially European countries, that have not yet recognized the State of Palestine, to do so on the basis of legitimate international resolutions, Xinhua news agency reported.
On Friday, the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) said in a statement that it welcomed Armenia's decision, calling it an "additional and important" step on the path to establishing international recognition of the rights of the Palestinian people.
The Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday that Armenia has officially recognized the State of Palestine.
The Caucasus country also expressed its support for a two-state solution and stressed that it is "the only way to ensure that Palestinians and Israelis can realize their legitimate aspirations".
Norway, Ireland and Spain issued a coordinated declaration on 22 May, announcing their recognition of Palestine as a state, effective 28 May. His decision was condemned by Israel.
So far, more than 140 countries have already recognized the Palestinian state, representing more than two-thirds of the UN membership.
