Egypt welcomed on Friday Armenia’s announcement to recognize the State of Palestine, as a step in support of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people to end the Israeli occupation and establish an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.

In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Egypt appreciated the support of the friendly Republic of Armenia for the just Palestinian cause, calling for the continuation of those efforts appreciated by all parties of the international community.

Egypt also called on influential international parties to carry out their moral and historical responsibilities towards the Palestinian people, to intervene to preserve their rights at this time when they are facing tough humanitarian conditions.

Armenia has officially recognized the State of Palestine, becoming the 145th country to take this decision over the past decades.

“Based on the foregoing and reaffirming our commitment to international law and the principles of equality, sovereignty, and peaceful coexistence of peoples, the Republic of Armenia recognizes the State of Palestine,” the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Friday.

The ministry also expressed support for a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict as “the only way to ensure that both Palestinians and Israelis can fulfill their legitimate aspirations.”

Armenia also backed a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, which began on October 7.

The Palestinian Authority welcomed Armenia’s decision, emphasizing its contribution to preserving the two-state solution and promoting security, peace, and stability for all parties involved.

Egypt Today