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.

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

Statement on the terrorist attacks on civilian population in Aleppo delivered by Ambassador Arman Kirakossian

On June 16, Ambassador Arman Kirakossian, Head of Permanent Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the OSCE, delivered a statement on the terrorist attacks on civilian population of Aleppo at the 1105th Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council.

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

International film festival dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide in Toronto

On November 16-22, the Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Union (Toronto) with the support of the Embassy of Armenia to Canada, organized the 10th “Pomegranate” international annual film festival in Toronto, which was dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide.\r\n

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.

Pan-Armenian Declaration on the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide

Declaration calls upon the coming generations of Armenians to protect their sacred native heritage with patriotism, consciousness and intellect and resolutely struggle and serve for a stronger Homeland, free and democratic Republic of Armenia, the progress and strengthening of independent Artsakh, the efficient unity of Armenians worldwide, the realization of the centuries-old sacrosanct goals of

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian pays an official visit to Sweden

On November 24 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian’s official visit to Sweden started.\r\nOn the same day, the negotiations between Edward Nalbandian and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden Margot Walstrom took place.

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.

Statement by the Chairman of CoE Committee of Ministers, MFA Edward Nalbandian on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the entry into force of the European Convention on Human Rights

Sixty years ago, on the 3 September 1953, the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, better known as the “European Convention on Human Rights”, entered into force. This treaty is undoubtedly the cornerstone of the human rights protection in Europe. Over sixty years, persons within the jurisdiction of the member States of the Council of Europe have benef