The UN observes the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide

For the third time since 2015 a special event in observance of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime was held at the United Nations in New York on 8 December. \r\n

Remarks and answers of Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian to questions of journalists at a joint press conference with Nikos Kotzias, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece

At the same time, my colleague and I shared the view that the current level of cooperation between the two countries lags behind the centuries old warm and friendly relations, traditionally deep mutual sympathy. We agreed to undertake additional efforts in all areas and directions to give a new impetus to the further expansion and strengthening of relations.

Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimyan participated in the work of the high-level segment of the Human Rights Council

On February 27-28, meeting of the high-level segment of the 34th session of the UN Human RIghts Council was held in Geneva, during which statements were delivered by Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Peter Thomson, President of the UN General Assembly, foreign ministers and deputy foreign ministers of numerous countr

Second observance of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime at the UN

The second observance of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime was held at the United Nations in New York on 9 December 2016.\r\n\r\n

First observance of International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime at the United Nations

On 9 December 2015, the Permanent Mission of Armenia to the United Nations, in partnership with the President of the UN General Assembly and the UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, co-hosted the first annual observance of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime at the Trusteeship

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian's answer to a question by Radio Free Europe

Baku escalates the situation during each visit of the Co-chairs to the region. The Azerbaijani provocations aim at undermining the negotiation process, and questioning the necessity of the mediation efforts.

UN General Assembly unanimously adopted resolution establishing International Day of Commemoration of Victims of Genocide and of its Prevention initiated by Armenia

On September 11, 2015, the UN General Assembly, at the 103rd plenary meeting of its 69th session, adopted by consensus a resolution, initiated by Armenia and entitled “International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime”.

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.

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.

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Chairman of the Committee of the Ministers of the Council of Europe

On May 16, the Republic of Armenia assumed its first Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe since Armenia’s accession to the Council of Europe in January 2001. It was an important task, opportunity, challenge and responsibility for the country.