Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan’s opening remarks and answers to the journalists’ questions during the press conference on the events dedicated to the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

My colleagues have already presented the events to be held in commemoraiton of the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The message remains unchanged: the recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide is the common mission of several generations and all Armenians, and a huge work has been accomplished in this regard. Today's political message is even more emphasized that, indeed, we

Brief information on bilateral relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Armenia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands cooperate in many spheres: political, trade, economy, science, education, IT and culture, justice, territorial administration and Infrastructure, decentralized cooperation, etc. The business ties are particularly active in the spheres of agriculture, dairy industry, high-tech, and others.

The Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie Unanimously Approved Armenia’s Proposals with regards to holding the Summit in Yerevan

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian presented for the approval of the participants of the Conference the dates of the sessions of the Organisation’s statutory bodies, the symbol of the Summit, the slogan and the main topics for discussions. \r\nUpon Armenia’s proposal, it was decided to hold the Summit of La Francophonie in Yerevan on October 11-12, 2018, and the sessions of the IOF sta

Statement by the Armenian Foreign Minister on preparations for the Yerevan Summit of La Francophonie

First of all, I would like to reiterate, that it is a great honour for Armenia to be entrusted by the heads of the states and governments of the Organization to host the XVII Summit of La Francophonie. We perceive this decision as an evidence of great appreciation of Armenia's commitment within La Francophonie.\r\n

Days of Armenian Music in Austria

Days of Armenian Music took place in Vienna on November 8-12. With the joint efforts of Armenian and Russian embassies the second concert series of “Classical Young Stars” took place on November 8-10 in Austria, with participation of young musicians from Armenia, Russia and Austria.

Interview of Shavarsh Kocharyan, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia to Austrian newspaper “Die Tagespost”

Christianity should be viewed as a system of values, which forms the basis of modern-day democracy, rather than a mere religion. The fact of being the first to adopt the Christianity as its state religion back in 301 played a crucial role in the history of the Armenian people. As history testified, the Christian system of values became an integral part of the Armenian identity, and, amid suppressi

Remarks of Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian at the press conference on the MFA activities in 2015

In 2015 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, based on the foreign policy guidelines and assignments outlined by the President of the Republic of Armenia, continued its activities aimed at the strengthening of the country's external security component, maintenance of external favorable conditions and guaranties for the development of the country, increase of the number of Armenia’s fr

Edward Nalbandian. The Armenian Genocide Centennial became a symbol of collective memory, gratitude and regeneration of the Armenian people

The Human Rights Council recommended the UN General Assembly to proclaim December 9, the day when the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was adopted, as the International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of Genocide. The UN General Assembly confirmed it by adopting the resolution initiated by Armenia.

Minister Nalbandian received members of the Parliament of the Netherlands

On May 12, Minister Edward Nalbandian received all-party delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the States General (parliament) of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, headed by Harry van Bommel, Spokesperson of Foreign Affairs, Socialist Party.

Armenia's Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian's Article in the Special Issue of «Politique Internationale» magazine

Nowadays some Turkish narratives are presenting their own perceptions of history as the only true ones, a “just memory” into which other peoples’ memories should fit. This is an exercise against memory and history.