25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Switzerland

Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Federal Councillor, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Didier Burkhalter exchanged letters on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Swiss Confederation.\r\n\r\n

Remarks and answers of FM Nalbandian to questions of journalists during the joint press conference on the outcomes of the Informal Ministerial Eastern Partnership Dialogue Meeting

I am confident that the outcomes of today’s Ministerial discussions on both foreign affairs and science and innovations will have their positive impact on the further enhancement of cooperation between the European Union and the partner countries ahead of the upcoming Eastern Partnership Summit in 2017.\r\n\r\n

Informal meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Eastern Partnership took place in Yerevan

On November 17, the Informal meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Eastern Partnership countries took place in Yerevan. Johannes Hahn, the EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiation, Jean-Christophe Belliard, Deputy Secretary General for Political Affairs - Political Director for EEAS, as well as high-ranking delegations from EaP countries participated in the meeti

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, at the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly General Debate

The United Nations has a considerable role to play in changing the environment conducive to intolerance, racial discrimination, xenophobia, violent extremism and terrorism.

The Foreign Minister participated in the Session of Committee of the Ministers of the Council of Europe

In the context of the 15th Anniversary of Armenia’s accession to the Council of Europe, the Foreign Minister stressed. “2016 marks the 15th Anniversary of Armenia’s accession to the Council of Europe. These have been years of fruitful cooperation in various areas of mutual interest. In a few days we will officially launch the Council of Europe 2015-2018 Action Plan for Armenia, w

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia at the 126th Session of the Committee of the Ministers of the Council of Europe

We share Mr. Jagland’s view on the concept of “Democratic Security”, according to which the democracies are less likely to go to war. Obviously, authoritarian regimes do not face such a dilemma.

Armenian Foreign Minister participated in the Eastern Partnership Informal Ministerial Dialogue

On November 26, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian participated in the Eastern Partnership Informal Ministerial Dialogue in Tbilisi, attended by Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, and Helga Schmid, Deputy Secretary General for the External Action Service.

Armenia’s Foreign Minister and Defense Minister took part in the session of the North Atlantic Council on Armenia – NATO cooperation

On May 20 Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian and Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Ambassadors of 28 NATO member-states participated in the session of the North Atlantic Council 28+1 format which took place at NATO Headquarters in Brussels.

Foreign Minister of Armenia meets Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero, NATO Deputy Secretary General

On April 28, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian meets Ambassador Claudio Bisogniero, NATO Deputy Secretary General In his welcoming remarks, Minister Nalbandian mentioned that Armenia is intended to strengthen and develop mutually beneficial cooperation with NATO within the framework of Partnership for Peace program. Armenian Foreign Minister attached importance

Introductory Address on Subtheme 3 Building a More Humane Europe By H. E. Mr. Vartan Oskanian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia At the 115th Session of the Committee of Ministers Co

Mr. Chairman, I am privileged to speak on one of the four political priorities on which the heads of state and government had said they would like to see concrete progress for this ministerial session. BUILDING A MORE HUMANE EUROPE – this has been Europe’s intention all along. Assuring the well-being and dignity of human