Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the UNTOC Working Group on Trafficking in Persons

The national legal framework of the Republic of Armenia establishes specific procedural guarantees and protective measures for victims of trafficking in persons, including the possibility of anonymous testimony, use of videoconferencing technology, p

Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Niamh King, Director of the Aspen Strategic Group and Aspen Security Forum

On October 16, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Niamh King, Director of the Aspen Strategic Group and Aspen Security Forum.During the meeting, the latest developments in Armenian-American relations were discussed, as well as possible areas of coop

Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff

On October 16, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff at the Holocaust Museum, within the framework of the event dedicated to Middle East Peace Summit and the Second Anniversary of October 7 attacks.The prog

Intervention by the Delegation of Armenia at the Interactive dialogue with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Mr. Chair, Armenia welcomes the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk. We believe that UN human rights system, especially its early warning and early response mechanism should be further strengthened and adequately resourced.&n

Meeting with the Consul General of the State of Qatar

On October 15, 2025 Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, received Mr. Mansour Abdullah Al-Sulaiti, Consul General of the State of Qatar in Los Angeles, at the latter’s request.During the meeting, the s

Satatement by H.E. Mr. Paruyr Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of Armenia to UN, at the UNGA Informal meeting on the UN80 Initiative: SG report on Changing Structures and Realigning Programmes

Madam President, I thank you for convening this important meeting. We welcome the “Shifting Paradigms” report of the Secretary-General that focuses on structural reforms and programmatic realignments across the UN system in response to p

Event dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the Independence of Armenia

On October 15, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, the Embassy of Armenia in Cyprus hosted its first official reception since the establishment of the resident Embassy in Nicosia. The event was attended by the Minister

Opening statement by H.E. Mr. Paruyr Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of Armenia to the UN, Vice-President of ECOSOC at the annual joint meeting of the UNGA80 Second Committee and ECOSOC

Excellences, Distinguished Delegates, Dear Colleagues, It is a privilege to deliver these remarks on behalf of the President of ECOSOC, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, who sends his sincere regrets for not being able to be here today, and to join Am

Statement by Ms. Julieta Tavakalyan, Third Secretary of the Permanent Mission of Armenia at the UNGA80 2nd Committee agenda item “Sustainable Development”

Thank you, Mr. Chair, The 2025 Sustainable Development Goals Report shows that only one third of SDG targets are on track, while nearly one fifth have fallen below 2015 levels. This reality underscores the urgency of decisive action and co

Statement by Ms. Varduhi Melikyan, Counsellor of the Mission of Armenia to the UN at the UNGA80 Sixth Committee under agenda item “Crimes against Humanity”

Madam Vice - Chair, War crimes and gross violations of international humanitarian law continue to increase in both number and severity. As violent conflicts have tripled in recent years, the UN Human Rights Office recorded a 40 precent increase in c