Statement of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia on the criminal prosecution of Armenian prisoners of war by Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan continues to use Armenian prisoners of war as political hostages, and continues the policy of torture and psychological pressure on them.  

Comment by the Head of the Department of International Security Georgi Kocharyan on the CSTO Statement at the 25th Conference of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

At the 25th Conference of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) held in the Hague, the CSTO member states issued a statement, which, among others, referred to the use of hazardous chemicals, which we have confronted during the 44 days’ Turkish-Azerbaijani aggression, including the use of white phosphorus-like agent.

Statement by the Foreign Ministry of Armenia upon the 5th anniversary of the Azerbaijani aggression against Artsakh unleashed in April, 2016

Only addressing the consequences of the Azerbaijani aggression against Artsakh and the determination of the status of Artsakh will serve as a basis for lasting peace and stability in the region.

Statement by Ara Aivazian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, at the High Level Segment of the 46th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council

The humanitarian access to Artsakh should not be subjugated to any political considerations and emphasizes the significance of the universal application and protection of human rights for all people irrespective of the status of the territory where they reside.

The UN Human Rights Council Intersessional Meeting on Prevention of Genocide took place in Geneva upon the initiative of Armenia

On 10 February an Intersessional meeting of the Human Rights Council on the Prevention of Genocide took place in Geneva. The meeting was mandated by the resolution initiated by Armenia.

Video call between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Sweden

The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Sweden commended the high dynamics of the political dialogue, emphasizing the mutual readiness to promote cooperation in all areas of mutual interest within bilateral and multilateral formats,

Video message of H.E. Mr. Ara Aivazian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, at the virtual event entitled “Mass Media in Genocide Prevention: The Promise and Peril of the Digital Age”

Azerbaijan, with direct involvement of Turkey and foreign terrorist fighters and mercenaries from the Middle East, launched a large-scale military offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh with a clear genocidal intent.

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide

This challenge should not only be a reason for condemning and compassionate calls, but also for putting on the agenda the steps aimed at strengthening the early response mechanisms within the international organizations.

Brief report on the relations between Armenia and Greece

On October 16, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic Nikos Dendias will pay a working visit to Armenia.  

Statement by Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, at the 12th Ministerial Meeting on the Responsibility to Protect

Fifteen years ago we altogether the UN member states endorsed the responsibility to protect as a firm political commitment to protect populations from massive and atrocious crimes, including the crime of genocide.