Russian Consul General in Gyumri handed over his consular patent to the Foreign Minister of Armenia

On August 29, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Ivan Volynkin, Ambassador of Russia to Armenia, and Alexander Kopnin, Consul General of the Russian Federation in Gyumri.\r\n

Statement by Edward Nalbandian at the solemn event in New York dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s membership to the United Nations

Needless to emphasize the whole significance of this day. It is not just the symbolism that matters. It is not about the status but the hope and vision for a peaceful and prosperous future, that rests in the foundations of the United Nations, that inspires to a common journey towards a better world free of wars, conflicts and dividing lines.

The newly-appointed Ambassador of Finland handed over the copies of her credentials to the Foreign Minister of Armenia

On October 21, Edward Nalbandian received Arya Makkonen, the newly-appointed Ambassador of Finland to Armenia (residence in Helsinki), on the occasion of presenting the copies of her credentials.

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia

We hope that all the parties involved in the negotiation process over the settlement of the Syrian conflict will be more determined in the joint fight against terrorism and will be bold in restoring peace through negotiations.

Edward Nalbandian met with Foreign Minister of Syria

Edward Nalbandian, the Acting Foreign Minister, expressed hope that the recent agreements reached on the settlement of the Syrian crisis will be respected and implemented, thus paving a way towards the launch of comprehensive talks on the peaceful resolution of the crisis.

Comment by Tigran Balayan, MFA Spokesman, on the US-Russia agreements on Syrian crisis

We welcome the agreements on the Syrian crisis reached between Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, and John Kerry, US Secretary of State.

Ambassador of Greece handed over the copies of her credentials to Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia

On August 8, Nafsika Nancy Eva Vraila, newly appointed Ambassador of Greece to Armenia, handed over the copies of her credentials to Garen Nazarian, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic Armenia.

Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan handed over the credentials to Dalia Grybauskaitė, President of the Republic of Lithuania

During the tête-à-tête meeting, following the ceremony, President Grybauskaitė congratulated the Ambassador on the occasion of his appointment and wished him success. Dalia Grybauskaitė expressed hope that Ambassador Mkrtchyan will actively contribute to the deepening of bilateral relations and expressed her readiness to support the Ambassador during his mission.

Answer of Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian to the question by the “First News Service” of Public TV

We, indeed, welcome the draft bill, initiated by the Government of France, which was unanimously adopted by the National Assembly.

The newly-appointed Ambassador of India handed over the copies of his credentials to Minister of Foreign Affairs

On June 16, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, received Yogeshwar Sangwan, newly-appointed Ambassador of India to Armenia, on the occasion of handing over the copies of his credentials.\r\n