Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the International Day of Commemoration of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide

This challenge should not only be a reason for condemning and compassionate calls, but also for putting on the agenda the steps aimed at strengthening the early response mechanisms within the international organizations.

Brief report on the relations between Armenia and Greece

On October 16, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic Nikos Dendias will pay a working visit to Armenia.  

Statement by Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, at the 12th Ministerial Meeting on the Responsibility to Protect

Fifteen years ago we altogether the UN member states endorsed the responsibility to protect as a firm political commitment to protect populations from massive and atrocious crimes, including the crime of genocide.

Adoption of the Resolution on the Prevention of Genocide at the UN Human Rights Council

On June 22, the Resolution on Prevention of Genocide initiated by Armenia was adopted by consensus at the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in the video-conference format

On May 12, the session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Commonwealth of Independent States was held in a video-conference format. Foreign Minister of Armenia Zohrab Mnatsakanyan paricipated in and delivered remarks at the session, the agenda of which included a number of issues on deepening cooperation in various spheres between the CIS participating states.  

Interview of Deputy Foreign Minister Artak Apitonian to “Mediamax” news agency

Armenia’s human rights agenda is very broad and we are planning to ensure very active engagement to promote it on the international arena.

Armenia was elected to the UN Human Rights Council

On October 17 in New York at the elections held in the UN General Assembly Armenia was elected to the Human Rights Council for the term of 2020-2022.

Statement by Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, at the high-level segment of the 41st session of the UN Human Rights Council

One year ago the people of Armenia demonstrated their strong commitment and determination to defend and secure the powers, ideals and values of a democratic society. 

Armenia participated at the UN Security Council open debate on “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict”

On May 23, Permanent Representative of Armenia to the United Nations, Mher Margaryan participated at the United Nations Security Council open debate on “Protection of civilians in armed conflicts”.  

The Permanent Mission of Armenia to the UN hosted a side event օn International Human Rights Day

On December 10 the Permanent Mission of Armenia to the United Nations organised a side event dedicated to International Human Rights Day, entitled “The 70th Anniversary of Universal Declaration of Human Rights: marking achievements, rethinking challenges”.