Edward Nalbandian meets with the representatives of American Armenian community

The visit of Foreign Minister of Armenia to New York has been full of meetings with the representatives of American Armenian organizations. During the reception hosted in honour of Armenian Foreign Minister at the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America by the Primate Archbishop Khajag Parsamian, Edward Nalbandian presented to the representatives of the Armenian

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 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 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

STATEMENT by Mr. Vartan Oskanian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the 57th Session of the United Nations General Assembly General Deb

Mr. President,  Mr. Secretary-General,  Excellencies,  Distinguished Delegates, May I begin by congratulating Mr. Jan Kavan upon his election to the post of President of this 57th session of the General Assembly and wish him success in his work. I would also like to thank Mr.

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