Statement of the Foreign Minister on the authorisation to the European Commission on starting negotiations with Armenia

We attach importance to the decision of the Council of the European Union to give a mandate to the European Commission to start negotiations over forming the new legal basis of relations with Armenia. \r\n

Newly appointed Ambassador of Iran handed over copies of his credentials to FM of Armenia

On October 8, newly appointed Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Kazem Sajjad handed over copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.\r\n

Newly-appointed Head of the EU delegation to Armenia handed over copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister of Armenia

On September 17, the newly-appointed Head of the EU delegation to Armenia Piotr Switalsky handed over copies of his credentials to Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian.

Statement by the Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on agreement reached over the Iranian nuclear program

Armenia welcomes the agreement reached over the Iranian nuclear program.

Foreign Minister met the Speaker of People's Council of Syria

Stressing that unfolding clashes and humanitarian crisis are of Armenia’s constant concern, Minister Nalbandian expressed hope that the efforts towards stabilization of political situation and establishment of peace in the country will be successful.

Foreign Minister of Armenia met Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland

Attaching significance to the holding of the Forum Thorbjørn Jagland expressed hope, that the discussions would be useful both to explore the causes and elimination of consequences of crimes against humanity of the past as well as preventing new heinous crimes. In this context the Secretary General of the CoE attached importance to the active efforts of Armenia in the prevention of acts of

Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian received newly-appointed Ambassador of Argentina

On April 20, Ashot Hovakimian received newly-appointed Ambassador of Argentina to Armenia Gonsalo Urriolabeitia on the occasion of handing over copies of his credentials.

The House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Netherlands adopted decision on the Armenian Genocide

The decision was adopted by a vote of 127 in favour to 13 against.

The Representative of the World Food Program handed over the letter of credentials to the Foreign Minister of Armenia

During the meeting questions on the cooperation between the World Food Program and the Government of Armenia and the local authorities were discussed, current programs and perspective projects were touched upon.

The newly-appointed Ambassador of Qatar handed over the copies of credentials to the Foreign Minister of Armenia

Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian wished good luck to Ambassador Ali Bin Hamad Al Sulaiti in the realization of his mission, and expressed hope that the Ambassador will foster the deepening of bilateral relations with his activities.