The official visit of the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Republic of Korea

Minister Nalbandian expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea for their support provided to Armenia’s development since the independence. In this regard, the Korean Prime Minister noted that the Korean side is committed to continue to provide technical assistance to Armenia through the Korean International Cooperation Government Agency.

The consultation of the MFA senior staff and heads of diplomatic missions started in Yerevan

On August 30, the regular meeting of the MFA senior staff and heads of diplomatic missions started in the conference hall of Karen Demirchyan Sports-Concert Complex.

Interview of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian to «Europe 2001», magasine, Bulgaria

The South Caucasus is one of the most sensitive regions of the world. In addition to being a geopolitically vital area and a juncture where civilizations meet, it is unfortunately afflicted by conflicts and rivalries. We believe that there is a need for constructive ideas and initiatives aimed at addressing challenges and solving existing problems.

Interview of Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian to "Politique Internationale" Journal

ARMENIA AND THE WORLD \r\nAn interview with editorial staff of Politique Internationale\r\n\r\nPolitique Internationale — Mr Nalbandian, you were appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in April 2008, after spending thirty years working abroad. How do you view the world today from the perspective of Yerevan? And what is Armenia’s place in the world?

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Mr Edward Nalbandian at the 16th OSCE Ministerial meeting

It would be highly symbolic if here, in Helsinki, we set the basis for the future deliberations on the improvement of the capabilities of our Organization, which requires truly joint effort and efficient partnership. A discussion around an OSCE Charter and the legal personality of the OSCE could become a good basis to test various ideas and develop common positions through a dialogue. This is a ti

Minister Oskanian participates in Brussels Forum

The German Marshall Fund Brussels Forum, held in Brussels in Spring every year, convened this year to discuss strategic issues of importance to Europe, the US and its partners around the world. The three-day conference included presentations by European Union Foreign and Security Policy Chief Javier Solana, Head of the World Bank Robert Zoellick,

Speech by H.E. Mr. Armen Baibourtian

Venue: Japan Institute of International Affairs, Tokyo Web Site: http://www.jiia.or.jp/en/ Date: 31 October, 2007 In 1991 Barry Buzan, British political scientist, contemplating on the pure model of nationhood questioned the status of statehood as an objective precondition for a nation’s existence. His argument was exemplified by the Armenians, a nation without a stat

STATEMENT BYH.E. VARTAN OSKANIANMINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRSAt the SECOND CONVENTION OF EUROPEAN ARMENIANS Brussels, October 15, 2007

Dear Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the people and government of Armenia, and as a descendant of  genocide survivors, I would like to express our appreciation for the efforts of those who passed this resolution 20 years ago. It has been an interesting coincidence that this anniversary comes at a time when the US Congress, too, is considering a resolution and there is much talk

Statement of H.E. Vartan Oskanian

Mr. President of the Council, Madame High Commissioner, In this first year of this new Council, together with the human rights community, we have been refining the processes that will empower this body in order for it to meet our shared high expectations. The expectations of this Council were high at the outset. They would have remained high, even if the world were not embroiled in

Speech by H.E. Vartan Oskanian Minister of Foreign Affairs At the University for Peace Conference on Capacity Building for Peace and Development: Roles of Diaspora

In this conference of experts, I feel right at home. I am, by default, an expert on Diaspora. I was born in Syria, the heart of the Armenian Diaspora, came to the homeland for the first time as a Diasporan student -- and today, I am foreign minister of that homeland which has more of its nationals living in Diaspora, than at home. I appre