Minister Oskanian at OSCE 15th Ministerial

Minister Vartan Oskanian participated in the 15th Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Foreign ministers and high officials of all 56 member states participated in the meeting, held in Madrid, November 29-30. The Minister addressed the conference and spoke about issues facing the organization this year, including reforms, election mo

From the Near Abroad to the New Neighborhood…

By Rouben Shugarian, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Former Ambassador to the US The paradox of the South Caucasus/Black Sea present day regional identity is that less geography means more geo-politics. This is true not only in the context of general europeanization but also as far as the link

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Armenia Mr. Vartan Oskanian 60th Session of the Commission on Human Rights

Mr. Chairman, The first time I addressed this forum seven years ago, Armenia was not yet a member of the Council of Europe, was not a member of this Commission, and the responsibilities and obligations facing us appeared overwhelming. Today, as I take stock of where we were and how far we’ve come, I am pleased to say that Arm

Speech by Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian at the Conference on the Southern Caucasus- Political Challenges and Development Perspectives

I appreciate the opportunity to speak before you on our political challenges, on resolving conflicts and perhaps most importantly, on development. When I’m at the OSCE or at the Council of Europe, I speak with my foreign minister’s hat on. Here, in this more theoretical forum, I’d like to use the opportunity to speak

Speech by Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian at the Conference on the Southern Caucasus- Political Challenges and Development Perspectives

I appreciate the opportunity to speak before you on our political challenges, on resolving conflicts and perhaps most importantly, on development. When I’m at the OSCE or at the Council of Europe, I speak with my foreign minister’s hat on. Here, in this more theoretical forum, I’d like to use the opportunity to speak

Globalization in the Context of ArmeniaՉs Foreign Policy Armenia on the Way to Europe International Conference

By Rouben Shugarian, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Armenias globalization started right after she proclaimed her independence, when the countryՉs secessionist aspirations and ambitions had been satisfied. Alongside with the Baltic countries, Armenia was in the front-line of the break-away movement from the USSR. T

Statement by H.E. Mr. Vartan Oskanian at the 56th SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Mr. President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me begin, Mr. President, by congratulating you on your election as President of the 56th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. I would like also to express our appreciation and respect to H.E. Mr. Harri Holkeri, for the professionalism and dedication with whi

PERMANENT MISSION OF GEORGIA TO THE UNITED NATIONS STATEMENT BY H.E. MR. EDUARD SHEVARDNADZE THE PRESIDENT OF GEORGIA AT THE MILLENNIUM SUMMIT OF THE UNIT

Return to Mr. Kocharian's Speech Mr. Chairman, Mr. Secretary General, My Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I must not fail to acknowledge the comprehensive nature of the report of the Secretary General. This is indeed a document worthy of a Millennium. Here today, I want to share with you some reflections

Spain

General Information Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Kingdom of Spain were established in January 1992. On November 5, 2021 Sos Avetisyan was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of Spain. On November 20, 2024, Ricardo Martínez Vázquez, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdo

UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION

The Organization of the United Nations has been established in 1945. Currently, the United Nations consists of 193 member-states. The mission and activities of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles enshrined in its milestone document – the UN Charter. http://www.un.am/up/file/1.%20UN%20Charter_arm.pdf The official languages of the UN are Arabic, Chinese, En