MFA Statement on situation in Gaza strip

We are deeply concerned about the events in Gaza Strip, during which hundreds of people have already been killed or wounded. We express hope that the violations will stop and negotiations will immediately start for the solution of all disputable issues in a peaceful way.

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Mr Edward Nalbandian at the 16th OSCE Ministerial meeting

It would be highly symbolic if here, in Helsinki, we set the basis for the future deliberations on the improvement of the capabilities of our Organization, which requires truly joint effort and efficient partnership. A discussion around an OSCE Charter and the legal personality of the OSCE could become a good basis to test various ideas and develop common positions through a dialogue. This is a ti

Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs

On November 14th, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian met with the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Bernard Fassier (France), Mattew Bryza (the USA), Yuri Merzlyakov (Russia) and Andrzej Kasprzyk, the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office. In the course of the meeting the peaceful negotiation process on Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) was discussed.The parties made a po

Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan receives Aiymdos Bozzhigitov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Armenia

On October 15, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Shavarsh Kocharyan received Aiymdos Bozzhigitov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Armenia. In his welcoming remarks Shavarsh Kocharyan mentioned that Armenian attaches importance to the development and deepening of Armenian-Kazakh comprehensive relations. He expressed hope that the appointment of

Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Edward Nalbandian’s answer to the question of «Arminfo» news agency

Question- Mr. Minister, today there will be discussions in Washington D.C. on the appointment of the new US Ambassador to Armenia. What expectations do you have? Answer – The President of the Republic has already made public remarks in this respect. I would like to reiterate once again that we hope that as a result of today's discussions in the Senate, the candidacy of the n

Minister Oskanian Meets with Ambassador Geert Ahrens,Head of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)Long-Term Election Observation Mission

Minister Oskanian received Ambassador Geert Ahrens, head of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) long-term election observation mission, on the occasion of completing his mission. During the March 6 meeting, the Minister expressed his appreciation for the Mission’s work before, during and after the presidential elections.  Ambassad

Minister Oskanian Met with EU Special Representative in the South Caucasus

On June 15, 2007, Minister Oskanian received Ambassador Peter Semneby, the EU Special Representative in the South Caucasus. During the meeting, they discussed regional issues and Armenian-Turkish relations. Speaking about Armenia’s parliamentary elections, the EU special representative stressed that the EU sees these elections as a step forward and hopes that the upcoming presi

Ministry Statement on the Situation in Iraq

The Republic of Armenia is following the recent developments in Iraq with concern. Unfortunately, the process of peacefully disarming Iraq did not meet with success and military activities have begun. We are hopeful that they won't lead to a humanitarian and ecological disaster, which will threaten the civilian population of Ir

MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS STATEMENT On the Counter-Terrorism Actions in Afghanistan

Today, the US authorities presented Armenia with the investigative evidence that has been gathered pertaining to the complicity of the Al Qaida organization in the terrorist acts of September 11. Armenia deeply regrets that despite diplomatic efforts, it was not possible to hand over the organizers of the September 11 terrorist events to

Speech by His Excellency Robert Kocharian President of the Republic of Armenia At the Plenary Meeting of the Council of the European Union

Ladies and Gentlemen, Our gathering here today marks a new qualitative beginning for our countries. We can now extend our co-operation with the European Union into new areas. I am confident that the cooperation council to be established under the provisions of the Agreement, will ensure the successful development of our partnershi