Armenia recognises Palestine as an independent state, the government announced on Friday.
A number of countries have recognised the state of Palestine in the midst of the war between Israel and Hamas, which has led to strong protests from Israel.
Armenia refers to Israel's warfare in the Gaza Strip and underlines that the country opposes the use of violence against civilians.
"By confirming its commitment to international law, equality between nations, sovereignty, and peaceful coexistence, the Republic of Armenia recognises the state of Palestine", the government stated in a statement.
So far, 145 of the UN's 193 member states have now recognised Palestine as an independent state, including Sweden, and most recently Norway, Spain, and Ireland.
