Statement by Foreign Ministry of Armenia on the restrictions due to COVID19

We once again remind, that the citizens of the Republic of Armenia cannot return from Russian Federation to Armenia by land routes: they have been closed since March 18. The Upper Lars checkpoint is open exclusively for cargo transportation.

Statement by the Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia on the situation at the Upper Lars checkpoint

We reiterate that according to the decision of the Government of Georgia, foreign nationals, including the citizens of Armenia, cannot enter the territory of Georgia, including through the Upper Lars checkpoint. The Upper Lars checkpoint is open exclusively for cargo transport, as well as to Russian and Georgian citizens returning to their homeland from the Russian Federation and Georgia respectiv

The interview of the Deputy Foreign Minister Avet Adonts to “1in.am”

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia is operating in an emergency mode: for us this regime started in January, when the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus developed and spread in China. The Embassy of Armenia to China started operating immediately; it was necessary to register the citizens of the Republic of Armenia in China, then to find those in dangerous zones and decide how to orga

Comment by the Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia on the movement restrictions for the citizens of Armenia and cargo transport through the territory of Georgia

We would like to inform that according to the arrangement reached between the Governments of Armenia and Georgia the cargo transportation between the two countries continues without any restrictions.

Response by the MFA Spokesman to the question of Interfax news agency

Moreover, the geography of those visiting Armenia covers all countries of the world, with no  exception and no ethnicity-based discrimination. It is noteworthy that ethnic Azerbaijanis, as well as citizens of Azerbaijan, enter Armenia without any obstacles, while the citizens of other countries, including Russia, who have Armenian last names, are not allowed to enter Azerbaijan.  

Opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Armenia in Almaty

On November 12, the solemn ceremony was held on the occasion of opening the honorary Consulate of the Republic of Armenia in the Republic of Kazakhstan in the city of Almaty.

Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan's statement and answer to the question of a journalist at a joint press conference with Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov

During our meeting with Sergey Viktorovich, I reiterated our readiness to steadily develop our multifaceted allied collaboration with the Russian Federation, as well as highlighted the importance attached by the Armenian side to its strategic partnership with Russia. We are determined to further promote that cooperation based on the 1997 Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, as

Edward Nalbandian signed the book of condolences at the Russian Embassy

On March 28, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian visited the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Yerevan, expressed his condolences and signed the book of condolences opened for the tragic events in Kemerovo.

Remarks of Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia at the opening of the historical documentary exhibition "Armenia-Russia: friendship, forged over centuries centuries"

Our peoples are binded by many deep rooted ties and truly friendly feelings that have always been the defining feature of our contacts. That is the solid foundation on which the multifaceted relations between Armenia and Russia are built.\r\n

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Russia

Thanking for the invitation to visit Yerevan and the traditional warm reception, Foreign Minister Lavrov noted that during the quarter of a century history since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Armenian-Russian relationship has dynamically developed. \r\n