In Stepanakert Minister Nalbandian had a meeting with NKR President Bako Sahakian

On July 16, the Armenian foreign minister Edward Nalbandyan visited Stepanakert. Upon arrival Edward Nalbandian was received by the president of Nagorno-Karabakh Bako Sahakyan. The two discussed issues relating to the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue.   After the meeting, Edward Nalbandian responded to the questions of journalists.  

Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian gave an interview to the director of Armenpress news agency Hrayr Zoryan.

On April 27, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian gave an interview to the director of Armenpress news agency Hrayr Zoryan. - Mr. Minister, first of all I would like to thank you for accepting my request for interview. Armenia’s foreign policy has become quite active under your leadership. - I’m sorry Mr. Zoryan for interrupting you, but I would like to stre

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

Vartan Oskanian’s Farewell Speech to MFA Staff

I asked that you all gather here today so I can say thank you – to all of you: To the diplomats who have worked with me for these 10 years, and longer. To the technical staff who have made our work here and abroad possible. To our ambassadors who have worked hard, against great odds, to maximally promote our interests.  We can all be proud of our work, and we can all feel sa

Interview of Minister Oskanian to 'Aztag' Armenian Daily, published in Beirut, Lebanon

Question: It is true that the UN vote results carry a message to Azerbaijan, as you mentioned. But don’t you think that the event conveys a message to the Armenian side as well? It’s obvious that official Baku wants to take full advantage of the internal turmoil in Armenia. Answer: It is true the resolution passed although of course we wish it hadn’t. However, I’m

Interview of Minister Oskanian to 'Aztag' Armenian Daily, published in Beirut, Lebanon

Question: It is true that the UN vote results carry a message to Azerbaijan, as you mentioned. But don’t you think that the event conveys a message to the Armenian side as well? It’s obvious that official Baku wants to take full advantage of the internal turmoil in Armenia. Answer: It is true the resolution passed although of course we wish it hadn’t. However, I’m

Minister Oskanian responds to questions by "Arminfo" agency on the UN resolution on Karabakh, as well as the domestic situation

The resolution presented at the UN General Assembly by Azerbaijan was passed. How do you assess what happened and how will it change things? The actual passage of the resolution, I assess negatively. It was unnecessary, ill-timed, mean-spirited, both as a process and a product. But I'm satisfied with the number of countries that did not support it

Minister Oskanian Speaks On Genocide Remembrance in Brussels

The Royal Conservatory of Belgium was full of diplomats, journalists and students on April 25 as Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian highlighted a Commemorative Evening under the auspices of the Armenian Embassy in Brussels. The Minister's talk, entitled "Remembering a Past, Forging a Future," addressed the n

Minister Oskanian addresses Special Session of the OSCE Permanent Council

Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian addressed a special session of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The organization's 54 countries' representatives heard the Minister address such issues as OSCE reform, the work of the OSCE office in Yerevan, the upcoming parliamentary elections in Yerevan, the Nagorno Karabakh

Statement by His Excellency Vartan Oskanian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia At the First Session of the UN Human Rights Council

Mr. President, I congratulate you on your selection, and the new Council on this, its inaugural session. The third pillar of the UN - human rights - is now on a par with the other two - peace and security, and development. Humanity's stake in each of these interdependent aspects of life has been affirmed by the creation and m