The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia had a statement at high-level segment of the OSCE-wide Counter-Terrorism Conference

On March 25-26, in Bratislava the delegation headed by Artak Apitonian, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, took part in the OSCE-wide Counter-Terrorism Conference organized by the OSCE Slovak Chairmanship. The Deputy Minister Apitonyan delivered remarks at high level segment of the event.

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Japan

Welcoming the guest Minister Mnatsakanyan noted that the visit of the Foreign Minister of Japan can be considered as historical in the Armenian-Japanese relations, which is a good opportunity to summarize the achievements reached throughout the quarter of century of diplomatic relations of the two countries, as well as to discuss ways and prospects of future cooperation.

Newly appointed Ambassador of Republic of Korea handed over the copies of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia

Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome and good wishes, the newly appointed Ambassador noted that he is honoured to represent Korea in a country with such a rich history like Armenia. Woo Yoon-keun assured that upon the instruction of the President of Korea he would spare no efforts to deepen the Armenian-Korean cooperation in different spheres.\r\n

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with Foreign Minister of Japan

Welcoming his Japanese counterpart, Minister Nalbandian noted that this week in Armenia was quite rich with Japanese agenda: the agreement for promotion and mutual protection of investments has been signed, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan was in Yerevan on a visit. Edward Nalbandian considered it symbolic that this "Japanese week" is being concluded with the meeting of Foreign Ministers

Meeting of Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian with the Head of delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Armenia

On December 14, Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian received the delegation headed by Max Santner, the newly appointed head of the delegation of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for the South Caucasus (residence in Tbilisi). \r\n

“Kochari, Traditional Group Dance” nomination is on the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

On December 6, within the framework of the 12th session of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage being held in the South Korea, a decision was made to inscribe the “Kochari. Traditional group dance” application of Armenia on the List of Intangible Cultural Herit

Statement of Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian on the outcomes of negotiations with EU Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Johannes Hahn

Our contacts, meetings and dialogue are regular. Only this year we have already had five meetings with Mr. Hahn. Last time we met a few weeks ago, on September 8, in Tallinn within the framework of the meeting of Foreign Ministers of the European Union and the Eastern Partnership states, and today's visit gives us yet another opportunity to continue our discussions in Yerevan.

Edward Nalbandian had a meeting with the OSCE Secretary General

The sides mutually commended the activity of the OSCE’s Yerevan Office and attached an importance to the operation of the only OSCE office in the South Caucasus region.

Edward Nalbandian participated in the Ministerial Council of the International Organisation of La Francophonie

On November 23, Edward Nalbandian, Foreign Minister of Armenia, participated in the opening session of the Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) being held in Antananarivo. The Conference was attended by the high-level delegations of Organization's 80 members, associate and observer states.\r\n\r\n

Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Indonesia

At the end of the meeting Edward Nalbandian and Retno Marsudi signed the Agreement on Abolishing Visa Requirement with Respect to Diplomatic and Service Passports Holders, as well as the Memorandum on Cooperation between the Foreign Ministries.