Meeting on Armenia - Council of Europe Action Plan in Strasbourg

The head of Foreign Ministry underscored with satisfaction that the Council of Europe is one of the important partners of Armenia on the path of strengthening democracy and consolidation of civil society institutes, and the Government is committed to expanding and strengthening this collaboration. In this regard, Acting Minister highly appreciated the input of the CoE expertise and professional ca

Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia received the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the South Caucasus

At the guest’s request, acting Minister Mnatsakanyan touched upon recent internal political developments in Armenia, underscoring that the government, based on the broad mandate given by the people, pursues the process of reforms aimed at fighting corruption, strengthening the rule of law and justice, ensuring equal conditions in the social and economic spheres. Acting Foreign Minister reite

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

Opening statement of Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan at the 35th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie

It is indeed a great honour that the heads of francophone states and governments have entrusted Armenia with the organization of the 35th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie and the 17th Summit of La Francophonie. At the same time, this is a tremendous responsibility, and Armenia fully comprehends the extent of it and is committed to organizing these events at the highest level.

Statement by Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan at the 38th Meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation

I warmly welcome you in Yerevan at the 38th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs. This is Armenia’s 5th chairmanship of the Organisation since its inception. What makes this one special is that we have the privilege of the chairmanship while we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the signing of our BSEC Charter. This anniversary is a pertinent reminder of our commitment to th

Answers of Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan in the National Assembly during the Q&A session with the Government

Armen Ashotyan: My question is about the visit of the Minsk group Co-Chairs. We have got two releases through media - about your meeting and about the Prime Minister’s meeting. And the releases, to tell the truth, were not very much different from those published for years. I would like to ask you, distinguished Minister, using this high tribune, to reveal some details about the followi

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

Foreign Minister of Armenia met with the Director-General of the UN Office at Geneva

Foreign Minister and the Director General of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) exchanged views on the agenda of the 37th session of the Human Rights Council, touched upon the initiatives of Armenia on the prevention of genocides and crimes against humanity. In this context, Minister Nalbandian noted that on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Convention on the Prevention and Punis

Foreign Minister of Armenia delivered remarks at the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council

In his remarks, Edward Nalbandian touched upon the two important jubilees, the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, noting that the provisions of these fundamental human rights instruments are still being violated in many parts of the world.\r\n

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, at the High Level Segment of the 37th Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Thirty years ago, during these very days in February 1988 anti-Armenian pogroms broke out in Azerbaijani Sumgait leaving numerous Armenians killed, maimed and deported. They were perpetrated by the authorities of Azerbaijan with the aim to punish Armenians for the peaceful aspirations of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh for self-determination.