Armenia recognises State of Palestine

Armenia has announced to recognise the State of Palestine, becoming the latest country to do so.

Armenia said it was against violence towards civilian populations.

Earlier, a number of countries have recognised the State of Palestine amid the war between Israel and Hamas, drawing strong rebukes from Israeli officials.

“Confirming its commitment to international law, equality of nations, sovereignty and peaceful coexistence, the Republic of Armenia recognises the State of Palestine,” Yerevan said.

Armenia said it is interested in maintaining long-term peace and stability in the Middle-East.

The former Soviet republic slammed Israel’s military conduct in Gaza.

It deplored using civilian infrastructure as shields during armed conflicts and violence towards civilian populations.

The country also deplored Hamas for the captivity of civilian persons and said it joins the demands of international community on freeing them.

Palestinian Authority’s senior official Hussein Al-Sheikh welcomed the move.

Al-Sheikh said on social media that this is a victory for right, justice, legitimacy and the struggle of our Palestinian people for liberation and independence.