Vladimir Karapetian, Spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responds to a question by «Arminfo» News Agency on the statements of Azerbaijani President 18 Janua

Question: According to Azerbaijani sources today Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has stated that there could be no comparison between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the area of economic development and reputation on the international scene. What is your reaction to that statement? Answer: Judging from the volume and tone of comments from Azerbaijan’s President, there is a clear se

Minister Oskanian Speaks About Rural Development at Armenia Fund Gala in NY

Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs was the keynote speaker at the Armenia Fund USA’s 15th anniversary Gala Dinner on Saturday, October 6, in New York City, at the UN Headquarters. The Minister, who is a member of the Armenia Fund Board of Trustees, and the Board’s appointed liaison for the Armenia Fund Rural Development Program, spoke about the economic challenges fa

Minister Oskanian participated in the Bled Strategic Forum

Minister Oskanian participated in the Bled Strategic Forum, held in Bled Slovenia, at the invitation of Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel. The Forum, held on August 26 and 27, featured speakers and panelists from the European Union structures, as well as government officials from Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Minister Oskanian addressed a Round Table Discu

Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian’s Meetings in Germany

Minister Oskanian took part in the 43rd Munich Conference on Security Policy, held on February 10. For over 35 years, this conference has been the preeminent forum for discussing issues of security among the world’s major nations. Policies and frameworks have been probed, differences expertly debated. These discussions have evolved to cover a wide range of problems, which go well beyond

Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian’s Meetings in Germany

Minister Oskanian took part in the 43rd Munich Conference on Security Policy, held on February 10. For over 35 years, this conference has been the preeminent forum for discussing issues of security among the world’s major nations. Policies and frameworks have been probed, differences expertly debated. These discussions have evolved to cover a wide range of problems, which go well beyond

Statement by H.E. Armen Baibourtian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of ArmeniaThe 14th Meeting of the OSCE Economic ForumPlenary Session I

"Transport development to enhance regional economic cooperation and stability; the special case of landlocked countries" Mr. Chairman, Armenia attaches great importance to the theme of the 14th OSCE Economic Forum: "Transport development to enhance regional economic co-operation and stability in the OSCE area"

Statement by H.E. Vartan Oskanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Republic of Armenia at the Advocacy Conference

I want to thank you for the invitation to speak here today. I especially appreciate the fact that in this hall are members and activists from the Assembly, the Armenian Church, the AGBU, and individuals - all of whom are here to plan together, to work together, to register successes together. Since independence, we have indeed registered

Ultimate Crime, Ultimate Challenge

On behalf of the National Commission, I wish to publicly express our sincere appreciation to everyone who has participated in this conference. I want to thank the Zoryan Institute for their professional and organizational counsel. I especially wish to thank the scholars, writers, professors - all with serious work and time commitments

Statement by Vartan Oskanian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the 59th General Assembly of UN

Mr. President, Our congratulations to you, Mr. Ping, our thanks to Mr. Julian Hunte and to the Secretary General for their efforts during this difficult year. Last year, we marked our concern for the restoration of sovereignty in Iraq, and the reinvigoration of the Middle East peace process. This year we wish to especia

Statement by H. E. Mr. Vartan Oskanian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the EAPC Summit

Mr. Secretary General, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen. History is moving so quickly that nearly each one of these summits can, without great exaggeration, be said to be a meeting which will appear in the annals of history as a most important one for the development of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership. This