Briefing of Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan with the Ethiopian journalists following the meeting with the Minister of Innovation and Technology

We attach so much importance to discovering and unraveling all that wonderful potential that exists in expanding the cooperation between Armenia and Ethiopia. We are two nations, two people who have known each other for a very long time in history. We have deep historical roots.  

Closing remarks of Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan at the 35th ministerial conference of La Francophonie

Indeed, it is important to counter the rise of populism and extremism, the spread of hate speech and intolerance, the growth of inequality and the looming threat of climate change, with respect for peace, democracy and human rights, through the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity and by reinforcing the principle of solidarity, which is of vital importance for the development of equal re

Paola Severino, the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Combating Corruption, visited Armenia

On July 19, Ashot Hovakimian, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, received the delegation headed by Paola Severino, the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office on Combating Corruption.

Interview of the Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan to "Banadzev" TV programme

We expressed our position when the relevant UN resolution was adopted back in 2015, we have welcomed a joint, comprehensive action plan. For us, relations with Iran are of vital importance, we have an already formed and developed relations with Iran. We are sensitive to these issues. We also take into account the role of the Security Council's resolution and we have cooperation with the United Sta

Address by Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister, Chairman-in-Office of the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie on the occasion of the Francophonie Day

Armenia is honoured by the confidence shown to it by the heads of French-speaking states and governments, which entrusted it with the opportunity to organize the summit. We have now mobilized our efforts to make this summit a great success for the entire francophone family.\r\n

Deputy Minister Ashot Hovakimian participated in International Conference on anti-Semitism in Rome

On January 29, Ashot Hovakimian, Deputy Foreign Minister participated in the "International Conference on the Responsibility of States, Institutions and Individuals in Combating anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic Hate Crimes in the OSCE Area" organized by the Italian Chairmanship.\r\n

Interview of Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, to the "Off the Agenda" programme. Part 2

2018 is going to be a year of symbolic dates: the 30th anniversary of the Artsakh Movement, the Centennial of the First Republic, the 2800th anniversary of our capital. These symbolic dates, in their historical sense, seem so distant from each other, so different, but they have many similarities. The most important similarity is that these jubilees will once again demonstrate the aspiration of the

Interview of Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, to the "Off the Agenda" programme. Part 1

The diplomacy, of course, should yield results. The important thing here is not delivering speeches, but doing the job. But the diplomacy should be conducted in such a way that the public opinion comprehends what is done. If there is no understanding from the public opinion, it will not lead to anything good. Because diplomatic steps of any country, if they do not enjoy the support from the public

Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Armenia to the UN Zohrab Mnatsakanyan made a statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on “Women, Peace and Security”

On 27 October 2017 Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Armenia to the United Nations, Zohrab Mnatsakanyan delivered a statement at a UN Security Council Open Debate on “Women, Peace and Security”. The Open Debate was dedicated to the role of women in peace, security and conflict resolution, as well as to the UN agenda on combating gender based and sexual violence.

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia at the 127th Session of the Committee of the Ministers of the Council of Europe

Protection of cultural heritage in particular is important for the Armenian people that have suffered immense losses of cultural legacy throughout its history and most recently in Azerbaijan by the hands of its government and in Syria by the terrorist groups. In this regard we welcome the adoption of the Convention on Offences relating to Cultural Property.