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 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs at the OSCE Wide Counter Terrorism Conference

In his remarks, Deputy FM Hovakimian stressed that Armenia has been the first country in the framework of OSCE to condemn mass atrocities perpetrated by ISIL and Al Nusra against Yazidis in Iraq and Armenians in Kessab and Deir Zor in Syria. In his words, it is necessary to focus on the prevention of hate crimes since they directly link violent extremism to terrorism.\r\n

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

Statement by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian at the Resolute Support Mission Ministerial Meeting

Armenian contingent will continue its international commitment within the Resolute Support Mission throughout 2016 on its current strength level. We are ready to stay with future mission Enduring Partnership when it will take over from Resolute Support Mission.

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian participated in “The Challenges Annual Forum 2015” meeting

On October 5, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian participated in “The Challenges Annual Forum 2015” organized by the Institute for National Strategic Studies of the Ministry of Defense of Armenia. Seyran Ohanian, Minister of Defense, Edmond Mulet, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, around 60 representatives from two dozen countries attended the event.\r\n

Welcoming address by Edward Nalbandian, RA Minister of Foreign Affairs, President of the Armenian National Commission for UNESCO

Only political and economic factors are not sufficient on the road of building lasting peace between peoples and states. In this regard the cultural factor is of not less importance. During the passing period UNESCO made considerable efforts aimed at the preservation of cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, cultural heritage and strengthening of inter-civilization solidarity.

The UN Human Rights Council adopted Armenia-initiated Resolution on the Prevention of Genocide by consensus

On March 27, 2015, Genocide Prevention Resolution initiated by Armenia was adopted at the 28th session of the UN Human Rights Council by consensus. 64 states introducing all the regional groups of the Human Rights Council joined Armenia and co-authored the resolution. The resolution will be open for the co-authoring for two more weeks.

FM Edward Nalbandian’s interview to Slovenian daily newspaper “Dnevnik”

Azerbaijan is bragging about its power, but it is a big illusion. Country, which is preaching war, not peace couldn’t be powerful. Azerbaijan has increased military budget about 30 times in 10 years, has multiplied bellicose statements, hate speech, and regularly threatens to use force.

Edward Nalbandian’s address and answers to the questions during a joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Edgars Rinkēvičs

We touched upon a range of international, regional issues. I presented the efforts exerted by Armenia and Co-Chairs of OSCE Minsk Group towards the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue. We also talked over the Ukrainian crisis and those steps undertaken towards the finding of a solution to it. We had a discussion on the Middle East.

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.