“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

Congratulations from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia to Charles Aznavour on receiving star on Hollywood’s “Walk of Fame”

On August 24, the star after world famous chansonnier Charles Aznavour was installed on Hollywood’s “Walk of Fame.” On this occasion the American “Variety” magazine has dedicated a special section to Charles Aznavour and included the congratulatory messages addressed to the artist. The congratulatory message from Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armen

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ashot Hovakimian met experts on Sustainable Development Goals of UNDP Bureau for Policy and Programme Support

On July 24, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ashot Hovakimian received the UN country team on mainstreaming, acceleration and policy support for SDGs of the UNDP Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, who arrived from New York.

Political consultations between Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Artsakh

On March 24, regular political consultations took place between the Foreign Ministries of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh.

Foreign Minister of Armenia received Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran

On March 24, Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, received Ibrahim Rahimpour, Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran.\r\n

Statement by Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the 23rd OSCE Ministerial Council

I would like to thank the Chairman-in-Office, Frank Walter Steinmeier and his team for their leadership in this Organization throughout the year, as well as to extend my gratitude for warm hospitality.

Reception on the occasion of the International Day of La Francophonie took place at the Foreign Ministry of Armenia

On March 24, reception on the occasion of the International Day of La Francophonie and official start of two-month Francophonie season in Armenia took place at the Foreign Ministry. Members of the National Assembly of Armenia, representatives of governmental agencies, local authorities, Ambassadors accredited to Armenia, Heads of French institutions operating in Armenia, officials responsible for

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia participated in the UNDP 50th Anniversary Ministerial Meeting

2016 is the first year to follow up on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In holding the Presidency of the Executive Board of the UNDP, Armenia looks forward to continue its cooperation within this organisation on the Sustainable Development Goals and related matters.

Remarks of Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian at the press conference on the MFA activities in 2015

In 2015 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, based on the foreign policy guidelines and assignments outlined by the President of the Republic of Armenia, continued its activities aimed at the strengthening of the country's external security component, maintenance of external favorable conditions and guaranties for the development of the country, increase of the number of Armenia’s fr

President participated at the New Year and Holly Christmas reception held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The President of Armenia congratulated the staff of the Ministry on the approaching holidays, thanked for the works carried out by the Ministry in the passing year and wished health, happiness, and success to all employees of the Ministry and their families.