Closing remarks of Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan at the 35th ministerial conference of La Francophonie

Indeed, it is important to counter the rise of populism and extremism, the spread of hate speech and intolerance, the growth of inequality and the looming threat of climate change, with respect for peace, democracy and human rights, through the promotion of cultural and linguistic diversity and by reinforcing the principle of solidarity, which is of vital importance for the development of equal re

Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian participated in Paris in the High-Level Political Meeting dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)

On May 15-16, the delegation headed by the Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian participated in the High-Level Political Meeting dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) in Paris. The meeting was organized by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense of France at the level of senior officials of the participating States, including the Deputy

Statement by Edward Nalbandian on the occasion of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime

As a people that passed through the horrors of Genocide, Armenians feel moral obligation to contribute to the international efforts for prevention of genocides, crimes against humanity.

Ambassador Mnatsakanyan’s statement at the UNSC open debate on stopping the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-state actors

On December 15, an open debate entitled “Preventing catastrophe: A global agenda for stopping the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors” was held at the UN Security Council, chaired by Alfonso Dastis, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain. Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson made an opening statement. Representatives of more than 70 member st

The Prestigious Politique Internationale Journal published a special issue dedicated to the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide

One of the most prestigious publications in the world of international studies, Politique Internationale (International Politics) Journal, published in France, released a special issue dedicated to the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide and entitled “A Hundred Years Ago … the Armenian Genocide” consisting of 330 pages, in English and French.“Never again” by President

Concert, dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide by the world famous System of a Down rock band in Lyon

On April 14, the world famous System of a Down rock band gave the concert in Lyon, France, the only one in France, in the frameworks of the concert tour dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide, entitled “Wake up the souls Tour 2015”.

Interview of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Shavarsh Kocharyan to Public TV Company of Armenia

Shavarsh Kocharyan: Indeed, that step by the President was a very clear message not only to the authorities of Turkey, but also to international community, to all those states, that were interested in normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations; those actions that Turkish authorities apparently undertake over recent period of time, i.e. wave of denial, that was raised on the very eve of the Centen

With the presence of President of France the launch of program of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was given

On January 28, Co-ordination Council of Armenian organizations of France (CCAF) held annual dinner, which for the first time was attended by President of France François Hollande.

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.

Foreign Minister Nalbandian’s address and answers to questions during the press conference with Eamon Gilmore, OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of th

I am pleased to welcome the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Eamon Gilmore. Regardless of the geographical distance between our countries, centuries-old deep relations were established between our peoples.\r\nArmenia gives importance to the development, fostering and enlargement of relations with Ireland.\r\n