Welcoming address by Edward Nalbandian, RA Minister of Foreign Affairs, President of the Armenian National Commission for UNESCO

Only political and economic factors are not sufficient on the road of building lasting peace between peoples and states. In this regard the cultural factor is of not less importance. During the passing period UNESCO made considerable efforts aimed at the preservation of cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, cultural heritage and strengthening of inter-civilization solidarity.

The UN Human Rights Council adopted Armenia-initiated Resolution on the Prevention of Genocide by consensus

On March 27, 2015, Genocide Prevention Resolution initiated by Armenia was adopted at the 28th session of the UN Human Rights Council by consensus. 64 states introducing all the regional groups of the Human Rights Council joined Armenia and co-authored the resolution. The resolution will be open for the co-authoring for two more weeks.

Working visit of Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian to New York

On March 26-27, Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimian participated in the high-level debate on “Victims of attacks and abuses on ethnic or religious grounds in the Middle East” organized by the UN Security Council.

Event dedicated to the Centennial of Armenian Genocide in Lebanon

On March 9, an event, dedicated to the Centennial of Armenian Genocide was held at the hall of Notre Dame University of Lebanon, on the initiative of Armenian Catholic Patriarchate of Lebanon, in cooperation with Catholic Patriarchs and Episcopal Council of Lebanon.

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian’s Statement at the High Level Segment of the 28th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva

This year Armenia has again initiated a resolution on the genocide prevention. There is a growing consensus of the international community that the genocide prevention always requires the constant attention and best efforts of the civilized world without subordinating that noble cause to geopolitical calculations. All members of the international community should stand together in their efforts to

Foreign Minister of Armenia delivered a speech at the 28th session of the UN Human Rights Council

On March 3, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian delivered a speech at the 28th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Foreign Minister delivered speech at the discussion in Geneva on the protection of the rights of Christians in the Middle East

We should not be misled by the fact that the ongoing violence against religious groups, particularly Christians in Syria and Iraq, is being perpetrated in the very name of religion. What we are countering here are crimes against civilization perpetrated by ISIS, Al Nusra and other groups. Barbarism has declared a war against the civilized world.

Pan-Armenian Declaration on the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide

Declaration calls upon the coming generations of Armenians to protect their sacred native heritage with patriotism, consciousness and intellect and resolutely struggle and serve for a stronger Homeland, free and democratic Republic of Armenia, the progress and strengthening of independent Artsakh, the efficient unity of Armenians worldwide, the realization of the centuries-old sacrosanct goals of

Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian Participated in the 21st OSCE Ministerial Council in Basel

The first Genocide of the 20th century, the centennial of which will be commemorated next year, was perpetrated in the Ottoman Empire against the Armenian nation, under the cover of the First World War. It stands as a witness to what extent humanity can degrade in the absence of international system of protection of human rights and security.

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia 21st Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council

I would like to extend my gratitude to the Chairman-in-Office, Didier Burkhalter and his team for their efforts and contribution to the activities of the Organization throughout the year, as well as to thank the Government of Switzerland for the hospitality and the good organization of the Ministerial Council.\r\n