![Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) shake hands with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov (L) in Ramallah, West Bank on March 30, 2023. [Palestinian Presidency - Anadolu Agency]](https://theafricadailypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/abbas-860x475.jpg)
According to Anadolu News Agency, Azerbaijan has announced plans to open a diplomatic office in Ramallah, which Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad Al-Maliki welcomed during a meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Jeyhun Bayramov.
Al-Maliki expressed his hope that the representation will be elevated to the level of an embassy soon. He added that this move will enhance cooperation between Palestine and Azerbaijan in various fields and contribute to strengthening relations between the two countries.
Al-Maliki also praised the relationship between the two nations and reviewed the developments in the Palestinian Territories, including Israeli violations.
Bayramov affirmed Azerbaijan’s support for the two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian State, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
