First event under the Armenian Chairmanship in BSEC

The first event under the Armenian Chairmanship in the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) was held in Istanbul on January 24 with participation of the BSEC Committee of Senior Officials, representatives of the BSEC related bodies and the BSEC Permanent International Secretariat. \r\n

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation

I already had an opportunity to highlight that those who misuse this platform to advance their narrow political objectives at the expense of the economic cooperation not just contradict the goals and essence of the Organization but impede inclusive regional economic partnership within the BSEC.

Edward Nalbandian assumed the Presidency of the Organisation of Black Sea Economic Cooperation

Minister of Foreign Affairs also added that some unreasonable attempts within the BSEC Parliamentary Assembly to engage in activities separate from the Organisation under the cover of reforms are in contradiction to the Organization’s charter, PABSEC objectives and rules of procedure and negatively affect the integrity of the organization. \r\n

Foreign Minister of Armenia received BSEC Secretary General

On December 4, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization Michael Christides.\r\n

Remarks by Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian at the Armenian-Iranian Business Forum

Today, favorable conditions are set up in Armenia, which allow to make profitable investments and successfully conduct business. Reforms in Armenia are aimed at establishing national and more favorable regimes, clarifying guarantees for foreign investors, providing the opportunities for businessmen to use the existing in Armenia and envisaged supplementary benefits and modern mechanisms for resolv

Edward Nalbandian received Under-Secretary for the Holy See's Relations with States

On November 22, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Antoine Camilleri, Under-Secretary for the Holy See's Relations with States, who is representing the Holy See in the OSCE conference entitled "Preventing and Countering Hate Crimes against Christians and Members of other Religious Groups - Perspectives from the OSCE and Beyond " held in Yerevan.\r\n

Foreign Minister of Armenia met with Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See

Minister Nalbandian and Archbishop Gallagher touched upon the urgent regional and international issues, such as the developments in the Middle East, particularly, the protection of the ethnic and religious minorities, the fight of the international community against terrorism.

Summit dedicated to 25th anniversary of establishment of the Organisation of Black Sea Economic Cooperation was held in Istanbul

On May 22, a jubilee Summit dedicated to the establishment of the Organisation of Black Sea Economic Cooperation /BSEC/ took place in Istanbul. The Summit was preceded by the special meeting of the BSEC Council of Foreign Ministers and the extraordinary session of the Committee of Senior Officials.

Nuncio of the Holy See to Armenia was awarded with the MFA Medal of Honour

On May 11, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Archbishop Marek Solczyński, Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to Armenia (residence in Tbilisi) on the occasion of completion of his diplomatic mission. \r\n

25th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Korea

On February 21, Foreign Ministers Edward Nalbandian and Yun Byung-se exchanged messages on the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Korea.