The first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Palestine to Armenia, Issa Kassissieh, presented his credentials to the President of the Republic, Vahagn Khachaturyan.
The President of the Republic congratulated the newly appointed Ambassador on assuming his position and wished him success in his diplomatic service.
“You are the first ambassador, and this is another historical fact. I am confident that in this status, our relations will have new trends in development, and together we will look for ways and opportunities that will allow us to contribute to a way out of the current situation. This applies both to the establishment of peace in Palestine, and, of course, to the establishment of lasting peace in Armenia and our region,” the President said.
The newly appointed Ambassador expressed his gratitude for the reception and wishes. “I will make every effort to strengthen the bilateral relations between Armenia and Palestine in all areas, especially in the fields of culture, education and healthcare. I hope that everything will be better for Armenia and Palestine in the near future,” he noted.
During the meeting, the opportunities for developing and promoting cooperation between the two countries were discussed, emphasizing the activation of political dialogue and the expansion of cooperation in various fields. In particular, the opportunities for exchanging experience in the humanitarian sphere were discussed. In this context, the President of the Republic emphasized Armenia’s readiness to provide the necessary assistance, taking into account Armenia’s accumulated experience and developed capabilities in humanitarian issues.
The parties also touched upon regional realities, emphasizing the importance of being guided by the principles of international legitimacy, justice, peace, stability, and good neighborliness.
