Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian at the 17th meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council

Mr. Chairman, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I also would like to thank the Greek Chairmanship-in-Office for steering us throughout the year and for the hospitality we have enjoyed both in Corfu and here in Athens. Mr. Chairman, The Corfu process has given us an important format to raise and discuss in an open manner the most pressing issues that the OSCE

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

Minister Oskanian participates in in the 44th Munich Security Conference

Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vartan Oskanian participated in the 44th Munich Security Conference on Saturday and Sunday February 9 and 10. Former German Defense National Security Advisor Horst Teltschik, who heads the conference,  presided over the two days during which several heads of state as well as more than 40 foreign and defense ministers, and 500-plus members

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

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

H.E. Mr. Vartan Oskanian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Addresses the students of the International Affairs Dept of Yerevan State Un

Thank you for giving me this opportunity today to speak with you. There is no more current theme today, in Armenia, than constitutional reforms. I¹m pleased to be addressing this theme with this audience today, because it is you students who will be affected by the changes which these amendments propose, and it is you who ca

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 ByH.E. Vartan OskanianMinister Of Foreign AffairsAt The 114th Session Of TheCouncil Of Europe Committee Of Ministers

Secretary General, Dear Colleagues, Each year, the focus of this organization and its member states remains the same: to enhance democratization and rule of law so that governments can nurture healthy societies and healthy economies. Together with the OSCE and the European Union, the Council has wo