Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian’s meeting with the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings

On October 13, Ashot Hovakimian, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia, received Madina Jarbussynova, OSCE Chairman-in-Office Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, who was in Armenia on a monitoring visit from October 10-14 within the framework of her mandate.

Edward Nalbandian delivered lecture at Stanford University

On September 28, Edward Nalbandian, the Acting Foreign Minister of Armenia, delivered a lecture entitled “Nagorno-Karabakh: Is Solution Visible” at Stanford University’s Institute for International Studies.

15th Anniversary of Accession to the Council of Europe

In 2013 our country assumed the Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. Armenia took the wheel of the biggest European organization, and it was an important mission, as well as an opportunity and a responsibility at the same time. The Armenian Chairmanship was a success, as also noted by the Secretary General, different bodies and Member-States of our organization. In

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

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

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.

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.

Book presentation about Armenian Genocide in Moscow

On March 19, presentation of Russian version of a book entitled “Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. Testimonies of survivors. Collection of documents” was organized at the Embassy of Armenia in Russia.

Address by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian at the Euronest PA Committee on Politicial Affairs, Human Rights and Democracy

Armenia highly appreciates comprehensive and multilayer cooperation with the European Union in such areas as democracy, the rule of law, protection of fundamental freedoms, joint programs on sustainable development and good governess, etc. Great importance is attached to the parliamentary dimension of this cooperation.

Events dedicated to the Centennial of Armenian Genocide in Prague

On March 11, a discussion, entitled “Yesterday and today. Justice always needed” was held at Goethe-Institut in Prague, organized by Czech-Italian publicist Andreas Pieralli “Gariwo - Garden of the Righteous” watchdog organization, in cooperation of Embassy of Armenia in the Czech Republic.