Dear compatriots: Today, we bow our heads for the memory of the millions of victims of the genocide planned and carried out by the official authorities of Ottoman Turkey. What took place in the beginning of the

Esteemed President Lerman, Distinguished Members of the Board, Ladies and Gentlemen, First, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to meet with you and visit the U.S. Holoca

Ladies and Gentlemen, Lately, in my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, I have found myself addressing a wide variety of audiences across several continents. But today, the oppor

Your Excellencies, My Lords, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentleman. Please allow me to express my thanks for giving me the opportunity to present to you today certain perspectives from Armenia. I am hono

Indeed, I've been to many schools but the biggest school that I am going to now is my job. Truly, it has been very exciting to work five to six years as an employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and now a

Welcoming remarks Throughout 1998 Armenia has taken decisive practical steps towards enhancing its relations with Europe, both at the bilateral and multilateral levels, as well as the politic

Mr. Chairman, Distinguished representatives Here we are again, at an OSCE Ministerial, on a journey began long time ago, in Helsinki. The journey has not always been a smooth one, nor the achievements continuou

We appreciate this opportunity to come to the Council of Europe. We consider this a significant forum in which questions dealing with democratisation, security and stability in Europe can be discussed. Ever s

Mr. Chairman, distinguished representatives. First may I thank for your kind words welcoming me to this Council and I am truly honored to speak before this distinguished audience today. Mr. Chairman,

I am very appreciative of the gracious hospitality extended to us by the Government of Luxembourg and I am quite pleased to address this high forum on the first anniversary of its establishment. We have come