"Supporting the Rights of Christians, particularly in the Middle East"

Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen,\r\nI would like to thank my Russian and Lebanese colleagues for this timely initiative to discuss the situation of Christian minorities in the Middle East.

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the General Debate of the 64th Session of the UN General Assembly

I would like to warmly welcome you, Dr. Treki, on your election as President of the 64th session of the General Assembly and express our readiness to work with you to achieve the ambitious agenda that is ahead of us during this session. I would also like to extend our thanks to the outgoing President, Mr. Brockmann for his hard work during the previous session.

Iceland

General Information Diplomatic relations between Armenia and Iceland were established on May 15, 1997. On May 7, 2024 Ambassador Anna Aghadjanian presented her credentials to the President of Iceland Mr. Guðni Th. Jóhannesson.  On March 25, 2021 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iceland to the Republic of Armenia Árni Þór Sigurðsson (res

Afghanistan

General information Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (IRA) were established on September 5, 1996. Signed documents Protocol between the Republic of Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations, 1996. Bilateral trade between Armenia and Afghanistan (thousand US dollars)  

Sri Lanka

General information Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka were established on February 12, 1992. Since November 28, 2024 H.E. Mr. Vahagn Afyan is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to Sri Lanka (with residence in New Delhi, India). Since June 24, 2022 H.E. Ms. Janitha Abeywickrema Liyanage is Ambassador Extra

Nigeria

General Information Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Federal Republic of Nigeria were established on February 4, 1993. Bilateral trade turnover (in thousand US dollars)   export import 2020 - 868.8 2021 30.4 691.3 2022 2.6 1704.3 2023 0.6 847.8 2024 65.5

Zimbabwe

General Information Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Zimbabwe were established on June 30, 1992. Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe to the Republic of Armenia Bright Kupemba (residence: Tehran) presented his credentials to the President of Armenia in September 29 2023. Visits To Armenia December 2023 Felix Mhona Minister Of Transport An

Bangladesh

General information  Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the People's Republic of Bangladesh (PRB) were established on November 11, 1992. Since April 28, 2025 H.E. Mr. Vahagn Afyan is Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to Bangladesh (with residence in New Delhi, India). Currently, Manjurul Karim Khan Chowdhury is the Ambassador of the People's

Uganda

General Information Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Uganda were established on June 28, 2013. On November 11, 2024, Sahak Sargsyan was appointed as Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Uganda (with residence in Addis Ababa). Bilateral trade turnover between (in thousand US dollars)   export import (country of o

Bhutan

General information Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Kingdom of Bhutan (KB) were established on 27.09.2012. Signed documents Protocol between RA and KB on Establishment of Diplomatic Relations, 2012. Bilateral trade between Armenia and Bhutan (thous. US dollars)   export import (by country of origin) import (by country of consignmen