Armenia becomes the latest nation to recognise Palestine
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Armenia becomes the latest nation to recognise Palestine
Sub: IR
Sec: Places in news
Context:
- Armenia announced it was recognising the State of Palestine.
Details:
- Armenia is the latest country to do so during the war in Gaza, saying it was against “violence towards civilian populations.”
- In late May, Spain, Ireland, and Norway officially recognised the State of Palestine, stating they saw the move as a step towards peace in the region.
Recognition of Palestine:
- As of June 2024, the State of Palestine is recognised as a sovereign state by 145 of the 193 member states of the United Nations.
- It has been a non-member observer state of the United Nations General Assembly since November 2012.
Armenia:
- Armenia is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia.
- It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan to the south.
- Yerevan is the capital, largest city and financial centre.
Source: TH