The Statement of Armenian Foreign Ministry

Armenia is very concerned by the current situation o in Southern Osetia and hopes that the sides will make effrots to solve disputed questions peacefully via dialogue, which will allow to reestablish the stability and peace in our neighbor country. The Armenian Embassy in Georgia and Consulate General in Batumi, where a round clock duty is in place, are following the developments being contact

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

The Answer of Arman Kirakosyan the Armenian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Question of «Armenpress» News Agency.

Question-How will you comment on the statement of the Turkish ambassador in Azerbaijan, that Turkey connects the regulation of his relations with Armenia with the resolution of Nagorno Karabakh problem and with the giving up of international recognition of the fact of Armenian genocide? Answer- Generally there was impression that before the 24th of April the impulses from the Turkish s

Minister of Foreign Affairs E.Nalbandian Meets UNESCO Director General Koichiro Matsuura

On April 22, in the framework of his working visit  to Paris, Minister Nalbandian met UNESCO Director General Koichiro Matsuura. UNESCO. Mr. Matsuura congratulated Edward Nalbandian on his appointment and expressed the hope that the close contacts and cooperation will be continued. During the meeting the two discussed the Programming Document of Cooperation between Armenia and UNE

Turkmenistan’s Ambassador PresentsCopies of Credentials to Minister Nalbandian

On April 17, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Armenia presented copies of his credentials to Minister Nalbandian. The Minister welcomed Ambassador and wished him good luck in his mission. The Minister noted that Armenia – Turkmenistan relationship has always been warm and expressed hope that it will become even deeper in future. The Ambassador, in his turn, said

Raul de Luzenberger, Ambassador, Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to the Republic of Armenia, Presents Copies of Credentials to Deputy Minister Baibourdian

On February 2008, Raul de Luzenberger, Ambassador, Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to the Republic of Armenia, presented copies of his credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister Baibourdian. The Deputy Minister welcomed the newly-appointed Ambassador, and wished his success in his mission. During the meeting, the two discussed a number of issues, specifically, the pr

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

STATEMENT by Mr. Vartan Oskanian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the Commemorative Program and Concert

A year later, no one can argue that the consequences of September 11, 2001, will be enduring. The horror and outcome of such destruction affected us all, even here in Armenia -- half a world away from the physical damage brought upon Washington and New York. Armenians live with memories of mass destruction. And this was man's in

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