Remarks and answers of FM Nalbandian to questions of journalists during the joint press conference on the outcomes of the Informal Ministerial Eastern Partnership Dialogue Meeting

I am confident that the outcomes of today’s Ministerial discussions on both foreign affairs and science and innovations will have their positive impact on the further enhancement of cooperation between the European Union and the partner countries ahead of the upcoming Eastern Partnership Summit in 2017.\r\n\r\n

Deputy Foreign Minister Hovakimian participated in World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul

On May 23-24, the delegation of Armenia headed by the Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian participated in the World Humanitarian Summit (WHS) in Istanbul.\r\n

Foreign Minister of Armenia participated in the European Union and Eastern Partnership Foreign Ministers’ meeting

In his remarks Edward Nalbandian attached importance to the role of the Eastern Partnership in strengthening democracy, developing market economies, improving macroeconomic stability and the business environment, as well as enhancing mobility and people-to-people contacts, which open new prospects for multilateral cooperation and enable us to make a better use of our capabilities.\r\n

Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Edward Nalbandian at the 7th European Union and Eastern Partnership Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

We strongly believe that founded on shared ownership, responsibility, differentiation and mutual accountability Eastern Partnership contributes to strengthening democracy and market economies, improving macroeconomic stability and the business environment, as well as enhancing mobility and people-to-people contacts, which open new prospects for multilateral cooperation and enable us to make a bett

15th Anniversary of Accession to the Council of Europe

In 2013 our country assumed the Chairmanship of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. Armenia took the wheel of the biggest European organization, and it was an important mission, as well as an opportunity and a responsibility at the same time. The Armenian Chairmanship was a success, as also noted by the Secretary General, different bodies and Member-States of our organization. In

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.

Remarks of Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian during joint press conference with Frederica Mogherini

During our today’s meetings we thoroughly discussed numerous issues of the development of Armenia-European Union cooperation, reflected on the process of negotiations on formation of a new legal framework. We have a clear agenda and schedule of discussions. The negotiating teams of Armenia and the European Union hold productive meetings and both of us commended the progress made.

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia at the official launch of the negotiations on a new Armenia-EU Agreement

The Armenian side has long expressed its readiness to start negotiations with the EU on a framework agreement that would adequately reflect the depth and essence of our partnership. We are glad that the decision of the EU Council to open negotiations on the new legal basis of our relations allows us today to embark on this road.\r\n

Edward Nalbandian and Federica Mogherini announced the launch of negotiations on Armenia-European Union framework agreement

I believe we are opening today a new promising page in the Armenia-EU mutually beneficial relations. Many of those, from both sides, who will shoulder the challenging task of the negotiation process are not newcomers and have generated wide experience in the past. I believe that their knowledge and determination will serve to the purpose.

Remarks by Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian at CORLEAP Bureau Meeting

It is a pleasure to welcome in Yerevan the participants of the Bureau Meeting and the Conference on Local Democracy in the Eastern Partnership Countries. Such meetings provide a good opportunity to share practices and experiences in this important area for the citizens and societies of our countries. Strong local and regional authorities form one of the pillars of an effective and well-governed de