Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, at the 38th session of UNESCO General Conference

In an era when the protection and promotion of human rights are considered to be the underpinning concept for the civilized world, intolerance towards the values of civilization belonging to others, intentionally damaging or destroying cultural or religious heritage, must be condemned with the same resolve and determination as violence against people. The international community should act in a re

IT Forum held in Brussels

On October 19, 2015 the business forum entitled “Cooperation opportunities between Armenia and Belgium” took place in Brussels within the framework of Armenian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) auto rally across Europe.

Welcoming address by Edward Nalbandian, RA Minister of Foreign Affairs, President of the Armenian National Commission for UNESCO

Only political and economic factors are not sufficient on the road of building lasting peace between peoples and states. In this regard the cultural factor is of not less importance. During the passing period UNESCO made considerable efforts aimed at the preservation of cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, cultural heritage and strengthening of inter-civilization solidarity.

Event dedicated to the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide in Abu Dhabi

On April 15, commemoration meeting was held at the Embassy of Armenia in the United Arab Emirates, in the frameworks of the events dedicated to the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide.

Conference on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Cairo

On April 7, a conference, entitled “1915-2015. 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by Turkey” was organized at prominent Ain Shams University in Cairo, on the initiative of the Middle East Research Centre, in cooperation with Egyptian Centennial Central Body and Embassy of Armenia in Egypt.

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian Participated in the 21st OSCE Ministerial Council in Basel

The first Genocide of the 20th century, the centennial of which will be commemorated next year, was perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire against the Armenian nation, under the cover of the First World War. It stands as a witness to what extent humanity can degrade in the absence of international system of protection of human rights and security.

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia 21st Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council

I would like to extend my gratitude to the Chairman-in-Office, Didier Burkhalter and his team for their efforts and contribution to the activities of the Organization throughout the year, as well as to thank the Government of Switzerland for the hospitality and the good organization of the Ministerial Council.\r\n

Minister of Foreign Affairs received the Mayor of Marseille

On October 26 Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Senator Jean-Claude Gaudin, the Mayor of Marseille. The Delegation also included Roland Blum, the First Deputy Mayor of Marseille, Dominique Vlasto, the Deputy Mayor and Member of the European Parliament, Deputy Mayors Marie Louise Lota and Didier Parakian, the Head of 13-14th Municipality of Marseille Karo Hovsepyan and some oth

The Armenian Foreign Affairs Minister’s address and answers to the questions during the joint press conference with Stefan Fule

I would like to warmly welcome Stefan Fule, the EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy and his delegation who arrived in Yerevan.

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian's and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's statements and answers during joint press conference

I am glad to welcome you on your first visit to Armenia. It is a special honour that you are in Yerevan on July 4, the Independence Day of the United States on which I cordially congratulate you and all the Americans. By establishing the independent United states through the Declaration of Independence 234 years ago the Founding Fathers of your country proved that nothing can deprive peoples of th