Statement by Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, at the 12th Ministerial Meeting on the Responsibility to Protect

Fifteen years ago we altogether the UN member states endorsed the responsibility to protect as a firm political commitment to protect populations from massive and atrocious crimes, including the crime of genocide.

Comment by the Deputy Foreign Minister Artak Apitonyan on the Resolution on the Prevention of Genocide adopted at the session of the UN Human Rights Council

Today the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva adopted the Resolution on  Prevention of Genocide, sponsored by Armenia.

Adoption of the Resolution on the Prevention of Genocide at the UN Human Rights Council

On June 22, the Resolution on Prevention of Genocide initiated by Armenia was adopted by consensus at the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Remarks by Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Artak Apitonian at “Every action counts: Effective and sustainable protection of the rights of refugees in Armenia” teleconference on the occasion of World Refugee Day

I would like to thank the International Center for Human Development and its President Tevan Poghosyan, the office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Armenia and the Armenian Migration Service for this initiative. I would also like to welcome the UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia Shombi Sharp, the Human Rights Defender (Ombudsman) of the Republic of Armenia Arman Tatoyan and all

Every fifth Armenian left for the frontline... “In the victory over fascism, the Armenians, from private to marshal, immortalized their names with non fading glory of brave warriors.”

On April 25, the CSTO official website published an article by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dedicated to the role of Armenia and the Armenian people in the Great Patriotic War, which we hereunder present.

Remarks by Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan at the 43rd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

I am delighted to be back in the Human Rights Council to represent a country that is now a full-fledged member of this august body.   

Interview of Deputy Foreign Minister Artak Apitonian to “Mediamax” news agency

Armenia’s human rights agenda is very broad and we are planning to ensure very active engagement to promote it on the international arena.

Response by Anna Naghdalyan, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia, on the Humanitarian Mission of Armenia in Syria

I would like to repeat that throughout the Syrian conflict the plight of civilians, minorities, including the sizable Syrian-Armenian community has consistently been a priority concern for the Armenian people worldwide.

The response by the Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry to the question of Gala TV

Regarding this issue, more concerning are Azerbaijan's general tendencies to politicize the UNESCO platform, which is already reflected in the working procedures of the organization. The UNESCO, which has been created to advance the peace and security by promoting cooperation between countries through culture, has now turned into a platform for deepening the problems, and this should be alarming f

Statement by Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan at 39th Session of Human Rights Council

Together with its agenda for democracy, the Government is also reinforcing its reform agenda for development. The wave of modern changes is embracing every walk of life. High technologies and start-ups, creative education and innovation define the nature and the direction of our development agenda, firmly embrace the national talent as the drivers of smart development. Conducive environment for in