H. E. Edward Nalbandian’s Address at the 5th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in Vienna 2013

I want to thank the Austrian Government for hosting the fifth Global Forum of Alliance of Civilizations in a city known for its historic multicultural traditions and for being a center of multilateral diplomacy.

Press Conference of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Russia

I am very pleased to welcome my Russian colleague, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, who is in Armenia on an official visit.\r\n\r\nWe often meet. Last year we had more than a dozen meetings, and this year it is already the fourth meeting. But this visit is of symbolic nature, as it is held in the days of the celebration of 20th anniversary of the establishme

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the General Debate of the 65 th Session of the UN General Assembly

Chaque année, la grande famille des nations se réunit afin de faire le bilan des \r\nacquis de l’Organisation et de réfléchir ensemble pour tenter d’apporter des \r\nréponses aux problèmes auxquels le monde est confronté, de faire le constat \r\nde ce qui Unit les Nations, mais aussi de ce qui les désunit encore.

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the Informal Meeting of the OSCE Foreign Ministers Almaty, Kazakhstan

I would like to thank the Kazakh Chairmanship for warm hospitality and good organization of this meeting. Our growing engagement in Corfu initiative and a new format of informal ministerial meetings underline importance of further deliberations on creating equal and indivisible security in the OSCE area.

Interview of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian to «Europe 2001», magasine, Bulgaria

The South Caucasus is one of the most sensitive regions of the world. In addition to being a geopolitically vital area and a juncture where civilizations meet, it is unfortunately afflicted by conflicts and rivalries. We believe that there is a need for constructive ideas and initiatives aimed at addressing challenges and solving existing problems.

Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian gave an interview to the director of Armenpress news agency Hrayr Zoryan.

On April 27, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian gave an interview to the director of Armenpress news agency Hrayr Zoryan. - Mr. Minister, first of all I would like to thank you for accepting my request for interview. Armenia’s foreign policy has become quite active under your leadership. - I’m sorry Mr. Zoryan for interrupting you, but I would like to stre

Minister Nalbandian starts visit to Latvia

On November 19, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian arrived in Latvia for an official visit. In Riga Edward Nalbandian first met with Māris Riekstiņš, Foreign Minister of Latvia. In his welcoming remarks Māris Riekstiņš mentioned that Latvian authorities attach importance to development of comprehensive relations with Armenia and they are ready

Statement By h.e. mr. Arman Kirakossian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia At the 64th Session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for

Mr. Chairman, Ms. Executive Secretary, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me express on behalf of the delegation of the Republic of Armenia our gratitude to the Royal Thai Government, Ms. Noeleen Heyzer, the Executive Secretary, and the Secretariat of the UN ESCAP for the excellent organization of the 64th   Session of the Commission and to wish efficient and productive wor

Vartan Oskanian’s Farewell Speech to MFA Staff

I asked that you all gather here today so I can say thank you – to all of you: To the diplomats who have worked with me for these 10 years, and longer. To the technical staff who have made our work here and abroad possible. To our ambassadors who have worked hard, against great odds, to maximally promote our interests.  We can all be proud of our work, and we can all feel sa

Interview of Minister Oskanian to 'Aztag' Armenian Daily, published in Beirut, Lebanon

Question: It is true that the UN vote results carry a message to Azerbaijan, as you mentioned. But don’t you think that the event conveys a message to the Armenian side as well? It’s obvious that official Baku wants to take full advantage of the internal turmoil in Armenia. Answer: It is true the resolution passed although of course we wish it hadn’t. However, I’m