Statement by the Chairman of CoE Committee of Ministers, MFA Edward Nalbandian on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the entry into force of the European Convention on Human Rights

Sixty years ago, on the 3 September 1953, the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, better known as the “European Convention on Human Rights”, entered into force. This treaty is undoubtedly the cornerstone of the human rights protection in Europe. Over sixty years, persons within the jurisdiction of the member States of the Council of Europe have benef

Edward Nalbandian's address and answers to questions at a joint press conference with Thorbjørn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of Europe

I am glad to welcome Thorbjørn Jagland, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, who is visiting Armenia for the second time in that position.

The statement and answers of Edward Nalbandian at the joint press conference with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevičius

I am pleased to welcome Linas Linkevičius in Yerevan.\r\nWe took the opportunity of this meeting to discuss a wide range of issues related to bilateral relations, including regional and global issues. During the recent three years only Foreign Ministers had six reciprocal visits and various visits took place as well.\r\n

The address and answers of Minister Nalbandian during the joint press conference with Cypriot Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis

I am pleased to welcome the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, who comes from a country with whom we are tied to age-old friendship and brotherly relations, which passed the test of time, from a country, the parliament of which was one of the first ones to recognize and condemn the Armenian Genocide in 1982, demanding a restoration of historical justice.

An event dedicated to the Day of Francophonie at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On March 22 the traditional reception was hosted dedicated to the Day of Francophonie at the MFA. The RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan, MPs, Ambassadors of International Organization of the Francophonie member countries accredited in Armenia, heads of the French organizations functioning in Armenia and high-level representatives from scientific and academic sphere attended the reception.

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

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

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

Armenia’s Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian, a member of the Armenia Fund International Board of Trustees, addressed Armenia Fund supporters at a Gala Dinner in Los Angeles.

On the eve of the Thanksgiving Day Telethon to be broadcast internationally, the Minister greeted and thanked those who through Armenia Fund had contributed and continue to be committed to Armenia’s and Karabakh’s development. The telethon will be streaming live on www.armeniafund.org and www.armeniafundusa.org from 8 am to 8 pm (PST) on Thursday November 22. The broadcast sche

Minister Oskanian Speaks About Rural Development at Armenia Fund Gala in NY

Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs was the keynote speaker at the Armenia Fund USA’s 15th anniversary Gala Dinner on Saturday, October 6, in New York City, at the UN Headquarters. The Minister, who is a member of the Armenia Fund Board of Trustees, and the Board’s appointed liaison for the Armenia Fund Rural Development Program, spoke about the economic challenges fa