The Address of the Foreign Affairs Minister Edward Nalbandyan at the Annual Press Conference, Summarizing the Foreign Policy

Based on the guidelines given by the President of the Republic, the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2010 were aimed at ensuring favourable external conditions for the development of the state, strengthen its image, raise the efficiency of the protection of Armenian and its citizens’ interests abroad, present Armenian approaches in the international arena, deepening the invol

President of RA Serzh Sargsyan opened MFA diplomatic school

On February 15, the solemn ceremony of opening of MFA diplomatic school took place with participation of President of RA Serzh Sargsyan. The foundation of MFA diplomatic school opens a new page in the area of preparation of diplomatic staff. During the ceremony, Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian, who declared foundation of diplomatic school one of the im

Foreign Minister of Armenia arrived in Japan for an official visit

On November 25, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian arrived in Tokyo for an official visit. The first meeting of Armenian Foreign Minister in Tokyo was with Takahiro Yokomichi, speaker of the Japanese House of Representatives. Welcoming Armenian Foreign Minister, Takahiro Yokomichi described Armenian-Japanese relations as friendly and expressed hope that the vis

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

Armenian Foreign Minister continues visit to Washington

On July 15, the second day of his visit to Washington , Minister Edward Nalbandian visited t he Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he delivered a speech on Armenian Foreign policy. In his speech Minister Nalbandian focused on the Armenian – US relations, issues of security and stability in South Caucasus, Nagorno-Karabakh peace process and Armenian – Turkish rela

Statement By h.e. mr. Arman Kirakossian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia At the 64th Session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for

Mr. Chairman, Ms. Executive Secretary, Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me express on behalf of the delegation of the Republic of Armenia our gratitude to the Royal Thai Government, Ms. Noeleen Heyzer, the Executive Secretary, and the Secretariat of the UN ESCAP for the excellent organization of the 64th   Session of the Commission and to wish efficient and productive wor

Speech by H.E. Mr. Armen Baibourtian

Venue: Japan Institute of International Affairs, Tokyo Web Site: http://www.jiia.or.jp/en/ Date: 31 October, 2007 In 1991 Barry Buzan, British political scientist, contemplating on the pure model of nationhood questioned the status of statehood as an objective precondition for a nation’s existence. His argument was exemplified by the Armenians, a nation without a stat

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 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

STATEMENT BY Mr. VARTAN OSKANIAN

Allow me to begin by congratulating you on your election to the presidency of the General Assembly. I am confident that this 55th session will be most effective and successful under your guidance. I would like to express our appreciation to your predecessor as well, Dr. Gurirab, for his skillful leadership. And, I welcome Tuvalu to the United Nations as a new member.