A Historic Day: Armenia Officially Recognizes the State of Palestine

Another One on the Right Side of History! 

Armenia took a significant step by officially recognizing the State of Palestine in June 2024. The decision, announced by the Armenian Foreign Ministry, underscores Armenia's concern over the urgent humanitarian situation in Gaza and its strong condemnation of attacks on civilian infrastructure and populations. This move places Armenia among a growing number of nations, including Spain, Ireland, and Norway in the West, that have formally acknowledged Palestine.

In response to these recognitions, the 'Israeli Occupation' recently withdrew its ambassadors from Madrid, Dublin, Oslo as well as summoning the Armenian ambassador. This diplomatic tension highlights the ongoing complexities of the Palestinian-'Israeli' conflict and the international community's varying approaches to supporting a peaceful resolution. Armenia's recognition of Palestine is seen as a gesture towards advocating for a two-state solution and promoting stability and security in the region.

As more countries join in recognizing Palestine, the global dialogue on resolving the conflict continues to evolve, with Armenia's decision in June 2024 marking another step towards international solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

Sources: Reuters / Roya News