Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received Shinichi Kitaoka, President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

At the meeting, the views were exchanged on the ways of promoting the Armenian - Japanese cooperation in the areas of high technologies, science, education, prevention of disasters, infrastructure and tourism.

Business Forum was Held in Rome at the Initiative of Foreign Ministries of Armenia and Italy

On June 7, in the framework of the first session of the Armenian-Italian Intergovernmental Commission, an Armenian-Italian business forum, organised by the Foreign Ministries of Armenia and Italy, was held in Rome, in which more than 200 businessmen representing various spheres of the economy of two countries took part.

Opening remarks by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian at the Armenian-Italian business forum

Armenia registered high growth rates in information and communication technologies, innovation, precise engineering and relevant research areas of capacity building sectors aiming at strengthening its regional leading role in this regard. To give more momentum to the development of Information and Communication Technologies we provide tax privileges to the start-ups exempting them from profit tax

Statement of Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia at the joint press conference with Angelino Alfano, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy

Today we had very productive discussions with my colleague on various issues of our bilateral agenda, as well as cooperation within international formats. Though recently high level visits between our countries have intensified, we mutually agree that there is still a great potential that needs to be utilized for further development of our political dialogue. With this aim, together with my collea

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.

At the Foreign Ministry the Prime Minister met with Representatives of Diplomatic Corps

Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan called at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet with foreign ambassadors accredited in Armenia, as well as the heads and representatives of international institutions and organizations. During the meeting, reference was made to the Government’s activities, the reform agenda, the ongoing economic development projects, as well as to the steps and measures for

Solemn concert under the auspices of Foreign Minister of Armenia and Germany

On October 3, the solemn concert of the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia and the Philharmonic Orchestra of Jena, dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of the Independence of Armenia and the German Unity Day, took place at the Aram Khachaturian concert hall under the auspices of Edward Nalbandian and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Germany, respectively

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, at the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly General Debate

The United Nations has a considerable role to play in changing the environment conducive to intolerance, racial discrimination, xenophobia, violent extremism and terrorism.

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia at the official launch of the negotiations on a new Armenia-EU Agreement

The Armenian side has long expressed its readiness to start negotiations with the EU on a framework agreement that would adequately reflect the depth and essence of our partnership. We are glad that the decision of the EU Council to open negotiations on the new legal basis of our relations allows us today to embark on this road.\r\n

Address of Foreign Minister of Armenia and answers to the questions of journalists during joint press conference with Foreign Minister of Iran

Good afternoon,\r\n \r\nI am glad to welcome my counterpart, Foreign Minister of Iran Mr. Zarif in Armenia.\r\n \r\nWe had great opportunity today to continue our dialogue, discussed wide range of issues of bilateral relations, and also exchanged thoughts over a range of regional and international issues.