FM Edward Nalbandian’s answers to questions during the press conference on the MFA activities in 2015: Part 1

I think that the Co-Chairs’ position, approaches, statement on these resolutions came as no surprise to anyone. The Co-Chairs, being the only internationally-mandated mediation format on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict resolution, have stated on numerous occasions that the attempts to shift the discussions on this issue to other formats cannot contribute to the conflict resolution, but rather

Foreign Minister participated in the international conference on prevention of violence against religious and ethnic minorities in the Middle East

On September 8, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, upon the invitation of the Foreign Minister of France Laurent Fabius, participated in the international conference on prevention of violence against religious and ethnic minorities in the Middle East, in which high level delegations from around 60 states - foreign ministers, heads of international organizations, senior clerics, Deputy Secretary-G

Foreign Minister presented the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2014

In 2014 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, based on the foreign policy guidelines and assignments outlined by the President 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 friends on various cont

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian Participated in the 21st OSCE Ministerial Council in Basel

The first Genocide of the 20th century, the centennial of which will be commemorated next year, was perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire against the Armenian nation, under the cover of the First World War. It stands as a witness to what extent humanity can degrade in the absence of international system of protection of human rights and security.

Students of the Diplomatic School visit Artsakh

The annual study tour of the Diplomatic School students to Artsakh took place from October 9th to 12th, led by Director of the School, Ambassador Vahe Gabrielyan.

The Interview of the Armenian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan to Panorama.am

Question: Mr. Kocharyan, in practice, every day not only threats to launch military operations are sounded in Baku, including the highest level statements, but also claims are issued to the territories of both the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and Republic of Armenia. How do you comment this?

Exclusive interview of the RA Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kovharian to the International News Agency "Novosti-Armenia"

“Novosti-Armenia” – Mister Kocharian, can we say that there is a new situation in the settlement of Karabakh issue after the meeting of the Presidents of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia in Sochi? \r\nShavarsh Kocharian - Yes, you can, but after the Sochi statement, Azerbaijan stated that the peaceful settlement does not exclude military activities. That was the same situation as

Statement by H.E. Mr. Vartan Oskanian at the 56th SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me begin, Mr. President, by congratulating you on your election as President of the 56th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. I would like also to express our appreciation and respect to H.E. Mr. Harri Holkeri, for the professionalism and dedication with whi

UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION

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Confidentiality and Data Protection Policy

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