Foreign Minister of Armenia met Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland

Attaching significance to the holding of the Forum Thorbjørn Jagland expressed hope, that the discussions would be useful both to explore the causes and elimination of consequences of crimes against humanity of the past as well as preventing new heinous crimes. In this context the Secretary General of the CoE attached importance to the active efforts of Armenia in the prevention of acts of

Ambassador Ghazaryan handed over his credentials to the President of Slovenia

On 16 April, newly-appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Slovenia (residence in Rome) handed over his credentials to President of the Republic of Slovenia, Borut Pahor.

The newly-appointed Ambassador of Ireland handed over copies of credentials to the Foreign Minister of Armenia

On April 13, Minister Edward Nalbandian received newly-appointed Ambassador of Ireland to Armenia John Biggar, on the occasion of handing over copies of his credentials.

The House of Representatives of the Parliament of the Netherlands adopted decision on the Armenian Genocide

The decision was adopted by a vote of 127 in favour to 13 against.

The newly-appointed Ambassador of Qatar handed over the copies of credentials to the Foreign Minister of Armenia

Welcoming the guest, Minister Nalbandian wished good luck to Ambassador Ali Bin Hamad Al Sulaiti in the realization of his mission, and expressed hope that the Ambassador will foster the deepening of bilateral relations with his activities.

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We welcome the Minsk Summit results held within the “Normandy format” on February 11-12 – the adoption of joint declaration by the Presidents of Ukraine, Russia, France and the Chancellor of Germany, the signing of document by Contact Group on the means of implementation of Minsk agreements.

The answer of MFA spokesman Tigran Balayan to a question of “Armenpress” News Agency

Question: As a result of the events of yesterday in Kiev there are killed and injured people. What is your reaction?

The newly appointed Ambassador of Mexico presented his credentials to Armenia’s Foreign Minister.

On April 8 Edward Nalbandian met the newly appointed Ambassador of Mexico to Armenia, Rubén Alberto Beltrán Guerrero in regard of presenting the copies of the credentials.

The answer of the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian to the question of ArmNews TV

Question: Minister Nalbandian what is your comment on the parliamentary elections held in Georgia?\r\nAnswer: We are convinced that the free and competitive elections held in Georgia would contribute to the further strengthening of democratic values in our neighboring country and the continuation of political and economic\r\nreforms for the welfare of the brotherly Georgian people.\r\n

The newly appointed Egyptian Ambassador to Armenia presented the copies of his credentials to the Armenia Minister of Foreign Affairs

On September 19, the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian received Alaa as-Din Saad El-Leyt, the newly appointed ambassador of Egypt to Armenia on the occasion of presenting the copies of his credentials.