Zohrab Mnatsakanyan received the First Deputy Mayor of Lyon Georges Képénékian

Welcoming the guests, Minister Mnatsakanyan commended the broad and multilayered agenda existing between Armenia and France, while expressing hope that reciprocal visits at different levels will contribute to the further expansion and deepening of the Armenian-French decentralized cooperation.

Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan paid tribute to the memory of victims of the Rwandan genocide

On April 5, within the margins of an official visit to Kigali, Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan visited the Rwandan Genocide Museum and paid tribute to the memory of the victims.

Ambassador Arman Kirakossian participated at the dedication ceremony of the Armenian cross-stone in Canterbury

On March 2, the Armenian cross-stone (khachkar), dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide was unveiled in Canterbury. The cross-stone by the initiative of the Armenian community erected in the Memorial Garden of the Canterbury Cathedral, a Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, was consecrated by the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Great Britain Hovakim Manuky

Ambassador Nersesyan’s meeting with Congressman Costa

On January 23rd Ambassador Nersesyan met with Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA), representing Fresno County, home to a large Armenian-American community. The Ambassador expressed gratitude to Congressman Costa for his longtime active involvement in the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues.  

Statement of Zohrab Mnatsakanyan at the 25th Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council

This is a special year for Armenia. The victory of the peaceful Velvet Revolution in May manifested the decisive resolve of the Armenian public to embrace progress and reforms aimed at fighting corruption, strengthening the justice system and the rule of law, consolidating democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms.

Zohrab Mnatsakanyan participated in the Resolute Support Mission Ministerial Meeting

In his remarks, the acting Foreign Minister of Armenia particularly mentioned: ՙWe appreciate the efforts and the progress achieved by the Afghan Government to advance the reforms on a wide-range of areas and to strengthen the state institutions, as well as to build and consolidate democracy. The recent Parliamentary elections in Afghanistan were benchmark in this regard. We are hopeful that

The Ambassador of Latvia to Armenia presented copies of her credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister Garen Nazarian

On November 19, Deputy Foreign Minister Garen Nazarian received Ambassador of Latvia to the Republic of Armenia Ingrīda Levrence, who presented copies of her credentials.

Foreign Minister Mnatsakanyan met with the Rwandan Foreign Minister

Noting that a comprehensive development of relations with African countries is one of Armenia’s key foreign policy priorities, the head of Armenia’s Foreign Ministry expressed hope that the 35th ministerial conference and the 17th summit of La Francophonie would give a new impetus to enhancing multilateral cooperation within the framework of the organization as well as outlining prospe

Diplomatic relations were established between Armenia and Kiribati

On September 26, Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and President and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration of Kiribati Tanеti Maamau signed a protocol on establishing diplomatic relations. The sides expressed hope that the establishment of diplomatic relations will give a new impetus to establishing cooperation in direction of mutual interests.  

Meeting of Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan with the newly appointed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet

With regards Nagorno-Karabakh issue Minister Mnatsakanyan reiterated Armenia's commitment to an exclusively peaceful settlement within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship. He underlined that Artsakh acceded to UN fundamental documents on Human Rights, ratified and implements them. Foreign Minister of Armenia noted that human rights are universal and that the cooperation on their