Deputy Foreign Minister Hovakimian participated in World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul

On May 23-24, the delegation of Armenia headed by the Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian participated in the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in Istanbul.\r\n

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

Edward Nalbandian. The Armenian Genocide Centennial became a symbol of collective memory, gratitude and regeneration of the Armenian people

The Human Rights Council recommended the UN General Assembly to proclaim December 9, the day when the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was adopted, as the International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of Genocide. The UN General Assembly confirmed it by adopting the resolution initiated by Armenia.

The 31st session of the Conference of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the International Organization of La Francophonie adopted “Genocide Prevention Resolution”

On October 10-11, five resolutions, including the “Genocide Prevention Resolution” initiated by Armenia, were adopted at the 31st session of the Conference of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the International Organization of La Francophonie in Yerevan. The above-mentioned Resolution makes a reference to the OIF Secretary General Michaëlle Jean’s statement of April 24 on the

Edward Nalbandian delivered a lecture at the Faculty of International Relations of YSU on the occasion of the start of the academic year

On September 1 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian visited Yerevan State University where traditionally he had the first lecture of the academic year at the Faculty of International Relations of YSU. The event was attended by the leadership of YSU and the Faculty, professors, lecturers.

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian participated in the events dedicated to the Armenian Genocide Centenary in Paris City Hall

On April 28, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian participated at the opening of an exhibition, entitled “Paris hosts Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute”, presentation of special issue of Politique Internationale, dedicated to the Armenian Genocide Centenary, and traditional reception devoted to the Mets Eghern.

Major events on the Armenian Genocide Centenary in the Netherlands

On April 20 a Commemorative event was held in St. Jacobs Grote Kerk, The Hague, Netherlands, dedicated to the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide which was organized by the Cooperating Armenian Organization under the auspices of the Embassy of Armenia.

Major events dedicated to the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide in Lebanon

On April 24, a Holy Mass dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide was served in Antelias Cathedral under the presidency of His Holiness Aram A, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia.

Commemorative Event in Seoul Dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide

On April 23-24, 2015 in the hall of the National Assembly of Korea a special exhibition event was held to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. The event was organized by the Korea-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group and supported by the Embassy of Armenia to Korea, residence in Tokyo.

Meetings of Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Ashot Hovakimian

On April 24, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Ashot Hovakimian met Deputy Foreign Minister of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay Jose Luis Cancela, who heads the delegation of his state at the events, dedicated to the Armenian Genocide Centenary.