Statement by Vartan Oskanian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at Chatham House

pictures Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you here today. I look forward to what is always an interesting dialog. In preparing my thoughts for this evening, I looked over my talk here at Chatham House in 1999. I suppose I knew, but those notes, black on white, drove home the point that the world is a different

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Armenia Mr. Vartan Oskanian 60th Session of the Commission on Human Rights

Mr. Chairman, The first time I addressed this forum seven years ago, Armenia was not yet a member of the Council of Europe, was not a member of this Commission, and the responsibilities and obligations facing us appeared overwhelming. Today, as I take stock of where we were and how far we’ve come, I am pleased to say that Arm

Speech by Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian at the Conference on the Southern Caucasus- Political Challenges and Development Perspectives

I appreciate the opportunity to speak before you on our political challenges, on resolving conflicts and perhaps most importantly, on development. When I’m at the OSCE or at the Council of Europe, I speak with my foreign minister’s hat on. Here, in this more theoretical forum, I’d like to use the opportunity to speak

Speech by Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian at the Conference on the Southern Caucasus- Political Challenges and Development Perspectives

I appreciate the opportunity to speak before you on our political challenges, on resolving conflicts and perhaps most importantly, on development. When I’m at the OSCE or at the Council of Europe, I speak with my foreign minister’s hat on. Here, in this more theoretical forum, I’d like to use the opportunity to speak

STATEMENT by H.E. Mr. VARTAN OSKANIAN Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia

Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen: We thank Jan Kavan for his work, and we welcome Mr. Julian Hunte in the difficult year that awaits him. At the beginning of this millennium, a summit of the world’s leaders produced a set of development goals aimed at protecting

Minister Gives Pre-Election Interview Armenia in the Region,  Interview with Mr. Vartan Oskanian, MFA by Vahan Hovhannisian, Journalist, H1 Television Or

Vahan Hovhannisian: Good evening; We weren't able to arrange a debate today, but the list of topics to be covered is quite clear, and I don't think our conversation will suffer as a result. Mr. Oskanian, during these 20-25 days, Armenia's foreign relations have not occupied a significant place in this campaign. There

Address to the OSCE Permanent Council by Mr. Vartan Oskanian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia

Mr. Chairman and Excellencies, Dear colleagues,  Mr. Chairman, Allow me first to thank you for extending this opportunity to me to address the Permanent Council on behalf of my country, the Republic of Armenia. There have been three Ministerials and one Summit since October 1998 when I last had the

STATEMENT BY Mr. VARTAN OSKANIAN

Allow me to begin by congratulating you on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly. I am confident that this 55th session will be most effective and successful under your guidance. I would like to express our appreciation to your predecessor as well, Dr. Gurirab, for his skillful leadership. And, I welcome Tuvalu to the United Nations as a new member.

STATEMENT ADDRESSED BY HIS EXCELLENCY MR. AHMET NECDET SEZER PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY AT THE MILLENNIUM SUMMIT

Return to Mr. Kocharian's Speech Mr. President, (Madame President)   We are privileged to have two prominent statesmen, one from the northern, the other from the southern hemisphere, co-chairing this summit. It is also a tribute to the United Nations to see the President of Namibia presiding over t

Statement by Vartan Oskanian The Minister of Foreign Affairs Of the Republic of Armenia At the UN General Assembly

Mr. President, Mr. Secretary General, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates: Mr. President, May I begin by congratulating you on your election as President of this 54th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. I am confident that the skills and vast experience you have acquired throughout your