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Armenia and Palestine Establish Diplomatic Relations

NEW YORK — Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and Prime Minister of Palestine Mohammad Mustafa have signed a joint communique on establishing diplomatic relations between Armenia and the State of Palestine, the foreign ministry said in a press release.

The document was signed on September 27 during a meeting between Mirzoyan and Mustafa within the framework of the UN General Assembly in New York City.

According to a statement by the office of Palestinian Prime Minister, Mustafa signed a joint declaration with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan to formalize the diplomatic relationship between the State of Palestine and the Republic of Armenia.

Mustafa praised Armenia’s recognition of the State of Palestine, viewing it as a “real investment in peace” and a practical step towards supporting the two-state solution aimed at ending Israeli occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state.

The prime minister also expressed gratitude for Armenia’s positive votes on resolutions related to Palestine.

On June 21, the Armenian Foreign Ministry officially recognized the State of Palestine, making Armenia the 149th country to take this significant step.

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