Varsen Aghabekian Shahin
Varsen Aghabekian Shahin is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Palestinian Authority, known for advocating for the rights of the Palestinian people and supporting the establishment of a Palestinian state. Recently, he expressed gratitude towards French President Emmanuel Macron's announcement regarding France's potential recognition of a Palestinian state, viewing it as a positive step towards achieving a two-state solution.
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Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin termed the UNSC resolution the 'first step in a long road towards peace'.
After UNSC vote on Gaza plan, Netanyahu calls for Hamas’s expulsion from the region - World
Pakistan· 2025-11-18
Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, the Palestinian foreign minister, described the UN resolution as the first step in a long road towards peace.
UN plan just ‘first step’ toward peace in Gaza, says Palestinian foreign minister | Israel-Gaza war
United Kingdom· 2025-11-18
Shahin described the resolution as 'the first step of a long journey towards peace'.
Sì dell'Onu al piano USA per Gaza. Russia e Cina si astengono. Netanyahu: "Porterà pace e prosperità"
San Marino· 2025-11-18
Palestinian foreign minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin stated that recognition is not symbolic.
UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state
Kenya· 2025-09-21
Palestinian foreign minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin emphasized that recognition sends a clear message to Israel.
UK, Australia and Canada formally recognise Palestinian state - WorldPakistan· 2025-09-21
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin stated that recognition is not symbolic.
JK, Kanada, Australija pripažino Palestinos valstybę
Lithuania· 2025-09-21Varsen Aghabekian Shahin states that countries recognizing Palestine have taken irreversible steps towards preserving the two-state solution.
Storbritannia, Australia og Canada anerkjenner palestinsk stat
Norway· 2025-09-21
The authority’s foreign minister, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, told reporters it was ready to assume full responsibility in Gaza.
Israeli strikes leave 123 dead in Gaza City, worst in a week - WorldPakistan· 2025-08-18
The authority’s foreign minister, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, told reporters it was ready to assume full responsibility in Gaza.
Israel attacks Gaza City with heavy offensive killing 123 Palestinians ahead of planned takeover of strip
Australia· 2025-08-14
Varsen Aghabekian Shahin undirritaði samkomulagið fyrir hönd Palestínu.
Nýtt samkomulag um samstarf Íslands og Palestínu
Iceland· 2025-07-30
Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, the foreign minister, welcomed Emmanuel Macron's announcement regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state.
Emmanuel Macron souhaite que la France reconnaisse l’existence d’un Etat palestinien « en juin »
France· 2025-04-10