THE FOREIGN MINISTER PRESENTED THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN 2013

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Edward Nalbandian meets with the representatives of American Armenian community

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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

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

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