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

Visit of the Garni Community Delegation to Dunhuang

On October 11–14, at the invitation of the Chinese side, a delegation led by Tigran Poghosyan, Head of the Garni Community of the Kotayk Region of the Republic of Armenia, visited the city of Dunhuang, Gansu Province, People’s Republic of

A solemn reception was held in Geneva on October 14 to mark the 34th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia.

In her opening speech, H.E. Hasmik Tolmajian, Ambassador of Armenia to the Swiss Confederation and the Permanent Representative of Armenia to the UN Office in Geneva, emphasized that the restoration of Armenia’s independence in 1991 fulfilled t

The Meeting of the Foreign Minister of Armenia and OSCE Chairperson-in-office, Foreign Minister of Finland

On October 14 at the MFA of Armenia Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting with OSCE Chairperson-in-office, Foreign Minister of Finland Elina Valtonen, who was on a working visit to Yerevan. The Ministers first had

Intervention by the Delegation of Armenia at the Interactive dialogue with Chairs of Committee against Torture, Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture and Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Mr. Chair, We extend our appreciation to the distinguished briefers for their comprehensive presentations and for their continued dedication to advancing the global fight against torture and ill-treatment. Armenia reaffirms its unwavering commitmen

Ambassador Balayan’s Meeting with the Chair of the EU Military Committee

On October 13, Ambassador Tigran Balayan met with the Chair of the EU Military Committee, General Seán Clancy. During the meeting, the Ambassador introduced the newly appointed military attaché to the EU mission of Armenia, Colonel Vard

Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the Sixty-Eighth Session of Working Group A of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization

Ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of the verification regime, particularly through the IMS Sustainment Strategy, remains of critical importance.