Armenia–Palestine relations

Armenian-Palestinian relations refers to relations between Armenia and the State of Palestine. Armenia supports Palestinian statehood. Armenia is an observer state of the Arab League in which Palestine is a full member. The former President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan has stated that Armenia supported the Palestinian people's self determination in an interview with Al Mayadeen. President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas has also stated that he supported the expanding of Armenia and called Armenians a "great ally of Palestine".

Armenians in Palestine

There are currently 4,500 Armenians living in Palestine. In 1948, the total Armenian population in the Holy Land was at 15,000. Many Armenians have migrated in recent decades due to conflict and economic struggle, with thousands repatriating to Soviet Armenia or migrating to other countries during the 1948 Arab Israeli War. The presence of Armenians in the Armenian Quarter of Jerusalem goes back to the 4th century AD with the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem being established since 638 AD.

Trade

Trade between Armenia and Palestine has risen in recent years. Exports from Palestine to Armenia include packaged medicaments and exports from Armenia to Palestine include fruit juice and chocolate.

2020s

In January 2020, Armenian President Armen Sarkissian visited Bethlehem and met with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas.

In November 2021, the Armenian foreign minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with his Palestinian counterpart in Paris.

On 27 October 2023, Armenia was one of 121 countries to vote in favor of a General Assembly resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire to the fighting between Israel and Gaza.

See also

• Armenia–Israel relations
• Foreign relations of Armenia
• Foreign relations of Palestine

References

1. Armenia–Israel relations
2. Armenians in Israel and Palestine
3. Azerbaijan–Palestine relations
4. Japan–Palestine relations
5. France–Palestine relations
6. Palestine–Philippines relations
7. International recognition of the State of Palestine
8. Palestine–Turkey relations
9. India–Palestine relations
10. Armenia–France relations
11. Armenia–Russia relations
12. Armenia–Azerbaijan relations
13. Armenia–Turkey relations
14. Armenia–European Union relations
15. Mexico–Palestine relations
16. Foreign relations of Armenia
17. Armenia–Georgia relations
18. Armenia–India relations
19. Pakistan–Palestine relations
20. Armenia–Pakistan relations