Qatar, Lebanon welcome recognition of Palestine state by Armenia

By Anadolu staff

ISTANBUL (AA) - Qatar and Lebanon on Friday welcomed the announcement by Armenia to officially recognize Palestine as a state, according to separate statements.

Qatar's Foreign Ministry considered the move by Armenia as "an important step to support the two-state solution and achieve peace and stability in the region."

It also voiced hope that more countries "will recognize the State of Palestine and strengthen efforts aimed at implementing the two-state solution."

The Lebanese Foreign Ministry, for its part, welcomed the Armenian decision to recognize Palestine as a state, stressing that it reflects Armenia's "commitment to the international law and the principles of equality, sovereignty, and the right of peoples to self-determination."

Armenia earlier announced that it has recognized the state of Palestine.

"Reaffirming its 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 Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Spain, Norway, Ireland and Slovenia have all recently recognized the Palestinian state.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar