Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian met with Jean Asselborn, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg

Edward Nalbandian and Jean Asselborn discussed in a detailed manner the preparations for the Summit of La Francophonie, Ministerial Conference, Permanent Council and related events to be held in Yerevan. The sides highlighted the importance of participation of relevant business circles from Luxembourg in the Francophone Economic Forum to be held in Armenia on October 10.

Ambassador Minasyan presented his credentials to the President of Romania

On January 18, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Romania Sergey Minasyan presented his credentials to the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis. \r\n

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian’s remarks and answers to questions of journalists during the annual press conference for the 2016 diplomatic year - Part II

I don’t know who can gain and what from the Lapshin’s case, but I am sure that it will not add to anyone’s prestige. Right the opposite. It is an infamy, when people are being persecuted for exercising their fundamental rights of freedom of movement and speech. In some cases that infamy already became a distinctive feature of their identity.

Deputy Foreign Minister had a meeting with the World Bank representatives

On October 7, Garen Nazarian, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia, received the World Bank delegation, headed by Migara de Silva.\r\n\r\n

The Foreign Minister participated in the Session of Committee of the Ministers of the Council of Europe

In the context of the 15th Anniversary of Armenia’s accession to the Council of Europe, the Foreign Minister stressed. “2016 marks the 15th Anniversary of Armenia’s accession to the Council of Europe. These have been years of fruitful cooperation in various areas of mutual interest. In a few days we will officially launch the Council of Europe 2015-2018 Action Plan for Armenia, w

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia at the 126th Session of the Committee of the Ministers of the Council of Europe

We share Mr. Jagland’s view on the concept of “Democratic Security”, according to which the democracies are less likely to go to war. Obviously, authoritarian regimes do not face such a dilemma.

Speech by Edward Nalbandian at the Global Forum “Against the Crime of Genocide”

Today it is hard to imagine that some 50 years ago, during the commemoration of the 50th anniversary, the Armenian Genocide was just a dark page of the history of mankind and was not discussed beyond the Armenian circles. It is due to collective, unified efforts of the Armenian people and support of the international community that today we can say with confidence - the Armenian Genocide gained wo

Foreign Minister of Armenia delivered speech at the Global Forum “Against the Crime of Genocide”

In many cases crimes against survivors continue throughout ensuing years, even decades of the genocidal acts. I am talking about the attempts to conceal or deny committed crimes. Unequivocally, this is a violation of the survivors’ right to remembrance. As long as it continues, survivors and their descendants remain in the status of victims of the crime.

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, at the 38th session of UNESCO General Conference

In an era when the protection and promotion of human rights are considered to be the underpinning concept for the civilized world, intolerance towards the values of civilization belonging to others, intentionally damaging or destroying cultural or religious heritage, must be condemned with the same resolve and determination as violence against people. The international community should act in a re

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