Answers of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian during the annual press conference on the activities of the Foreign Ministry during 2013

Hasmik Harutyunyan (Armenpress news agency):\r\n– Mr. Minister, my question is about the Madrid principles. In Kazan when the mediators presented the document, Azerbaijan rejected it. So can we say that by this the Madrid principles became a past history, and whether there are any new principles for the conflict settlement based on which the negotiations are conducted? Thank You.

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Chairman of the Committee of the Ministers of the Council of Europe

On May 16, the Republic of Armenia assumed its first Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe since Armenia’s accession to the Council of Europe in January 2001. It was an important task, opportunity, challenge and responsibility for the country.

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs participated in the Ministerial meeting of the International Organization of the Francophonie

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian participated in the Ministerial meeting of the International Organization of the Francophonie (IOF) on 1-2 December in Paris. \r\nDelegations of 70 member, observer and associated countries of the Organization were participating in the IOF’s Ministerial meeting. \r\n

The Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs received the Secretary on Eastern Affairs of the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On November 1 the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Sanjay Singh, the Secretary on Eastern Affairs of the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The ambassadorial meeting continues its works

On August 31, the meeting of the MFA senior staff and heads of diplomatic missions continued its works.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia At the OSCE Permanent Council

I am pleased to be here today and to address the Permanent Council of the OSCE. I think that it is important to personally share with you some thoughts that are relevant today not only for Armenia but also for this Organisation as a whole.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia At the OSCE Permanent Council

Mr. Chairman,\r\nSecretary General,\r\nAmbassadors,\r\nLadies and Gentlemen,\r\nI am pleased to be here today and to address the Permanent Council of the OSCE. I think that it is important to personally share with you some thoughts that are relevant today not only for Armenia but also for this Organisation as a whole. \r\n

H.E. Dr. Arman Kirakossian, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Head of the Armenian Delegation at the 78th meeting of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Mr. Chairman,\r\nDistinguished members of the Committee,\r\nLadies and Gentlemen,\r\n\r\nIt is a great honour for us to participate at this meeting on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide the Committee with further information on the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. \r\n

Consultation of the Armenian Ambassadors in European countries took place in Paris

On December 6, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Edward Nalbandian who is in Paris on a transit visit held a consultation with the Armenian Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives accredited to the European countries and organizations.

Foreign Minister of Armenia starts visit to Paris

Consultation of Ambassadors of Armenia accredited in the European countries takes place On December 14, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian who is in Paris for a working visit held consultation with Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of Armenia accredited in the European countries and international organizations. Deputy Foreign Minister Karine Kazinia