General comment on the draft resolution Recognizing the contribution of human rights defenders, including women human rights defenders, in conflict and post-conflict situations, to the enjoyment and realization of human rights

President, Armenia thanks Norway for presenting the resolution on the human rights defenders. As a traditional co-sponsor of the resolution both in this Council and the General Assembly, we welcome the thematic focus of this Draft on human rights d

Ambassador Tigran Balayan’s visit and meetings in Leeuwarden

On April 1, 2022 Ambassador Tigran Balayan paid a working visit to the Friesland province of the Netherlands. The Ambassador was hosted in the Water Campus of the Netherlands, situated in Leeuwarden, toured the laboratories of the Campus, where the s

HRC 49th Session: Item 3 – A/HRC/49/L.11 Introductory Statement on the draft resolution Prevention of Genocide: Delivered by H.E. Andranik HOVHANNISYAN, Permanent Representative

31 March 2022 HRC 49th Session: Item 3 – A/HRC/49/L.11 Introductory Statement on the draft resolution Prevention of Genocide Delivered by H.E. Andranik HOVHANNISYAN, Permanent Representative    President, It is an honor to pres

Participation of the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Vietnam Vahram Kazhoyan in the presentation of the Universal Periodic Review first voluntary mid-term report of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

The presentation of the Universal Periodic Review first voluntary mid-term report of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam took place at the Vietnam Governmental guest house on March 31, 2022. Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Socialist Repub

Explanation of vote before the vote on the draft Resolution “Ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic”

Delivered by H.E. Andranik HOVHANNISYAN, Permanent Representative     President, A year ago, during the deliberations on the previous iteration of this resolution Armenia expressed reservation on one of its preambular paragraphs. Our co

HRC 49th Session: Decisions and conclusions: General comment on the draft resolution L.8 Cultural rights and the protection of cultural heritage

Delivered by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador, Permanent Representative President, Armenia attaches great importance to this resolution, which addresses a very important and pertinent issue both from the perspective of the international human

HRC 49th Session: Decisions and conclusions: Explanation of vote before the vote on the draft resolution L.6 The negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights

Delivered by H.E. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador, Permanent Representative   President, Armenia knows firsthand how the UCMs exacerbate the challenges of economic and social development. We have a landlocked nation that also suffers from t

Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan and Ms. Kathryne Bomberger discussed the investigation of the cases of missing persons, and the issues related to the protection of the rights of their family members

Today, the Human Rights Defender Ms. Kristinne Grigoryan hosted the delegation headed by the Director-General of the International Commission on Missing Persons Ms. Kathryne Bomberger. The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and

President Vahagn Khachaturyan received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Armenia Nicholas Schmermers

Today, President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan received Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Armenia Nicholas Schmermers.Ambassador Schmermers congratulated Vahagn Khachaturyan on his election as President and wished

On March 28-29, Ambassador Ashot Hovakimian was on a working visit to Montenegro.

On March 28-29, Ambassador Ashot Hovakimian was on a working visit to Montenegro. In the old capital Cetinje, the Ambassador was received by Joanikije II, the Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral. During the conversation the need to restore t