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Armenia aims to establish communication with China and Central Asia through Azerbaijan – Mirzoyan
... and logistics links with Central Asian countries and China using Azerbaijani infrastructure, stated Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. "As a result of unblocking regional communications, we aim to establish links with Central Asia and China ... ... specific proposals to Azerbaijan," the minister noted. He also highlighted that this process involves negotiations with Turkey, particularly regarding the launch of the Gyumri-Kars railway.
03/06/2025Pashinyan clarifies reasons behind delay in signing peace treaty with Azerbaijan
... treaty. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ani Badalyan, proposals in other areas — such as unblocking communications and establishing a mechanism for mutual control and verification of weapons — remain unanswered. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated in early December of last year that Armenia and Azerbaijan had made significant progress in negotiating a peace agreement, noting that the parties had already agreed on 15 of the 17 articles in the preamble and the draft agreement....
03/05/2025Armenian Foreign Minister discussed Armenia-EU cooperation issues with head of European diplomacy
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Deputy President of the European Commission, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas discussed by phone a string of issues related to the active political dialog and cooperation between Armenia and ...
02/26/2025Armenian Foreign Minister presents to ICRC Head situation with fake trial of Armenians in Azerbaijan
On February 24, within the framework of the working visit to Geneva, Foreign Minister of Armenian Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. YEREVAN, February25./ARKA/. On February 24, within the framework of the working visit to Geneva, Foreign Minister of Armenian Ararat ...
02/25/2025Armenia speaks about fake trials against 23 Armenians in Azerbaijan
'The mock trials against 23 Armenian individuals – who are arbitrarily detained, are taking place in Azerbaijan with disregard of human right standards for due process,' Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a meeting of the 58th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. YEREVAN, February 24. /ARKA/. 'The mock trials against 23 Armenian individuals – who are arbitrarily detained, are taking place in Azerbaijan with disregard ...
02/24/2025Armenian Foreign Minister to travel to Switzerland
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will be visiting Switzerland on a working visit from February 24-25, according to the press secretary of the Foreign Ministry. YEREVAN, February 24. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will be visiting Switzerland on a ...
02/24/2025Armenia seeks to ensure stable and secure environment around itself based on respect for sovereignty - Foreign Minister
In a speech at the Norwegian Institute of International Relations last Friday Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said that it is important to achieve peace in the region of the South Caucasus. YEREVAN, February 10. /ARKA/. In a speech at the Norwegian Institute of International Relations last Friday Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan ...
02/10/2025Norwegian Foreign Minister expresses support for Armenia's European aspirations
Norway will remain a loyal friend of Armenia and its European aspirations under any circumstances, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said during a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in Oslo. YEREVAN, February 7. /ARKA/. Norway will remain a loyal friend of Armenia and its European aspirations under any circumstances, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said during a meeting with his Armenian counterpart ...
02/07/2025Armenian Foreign Minister to pay official visit to Norway
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay an official visit to Norway on February 7. YEREVAN, February 6. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay an official visit to Norway on February 7. According to the press service of the Armenian Foreign ...
02/06/2025Armenian Foreign Minister: dialog with US will be continued to achieve outstanding cooperation in economy
Armenia is committed to deepening its ties with the United States, stated Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. YEREVAN, February 6. /ARKA/. Armenia is committed to deepening its ties with the United States, stated Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. “With a strong foundation and excellent prospects, we are dedicated to strengthening ...
02/06/2025Membership in the EAEU gives Armenia serious economic advantages, they will be lost upon joining the EU - Zakharova
... Armenia and other member states of the Union, which is also acknowledged by Yerevan, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova at a press briefing. She noted that this issue was discussed during the visit of Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan to Moscow on January 21. Zakharova emphasized that since 2015, exports from Armenia to EAEU countries have increased more than tenfold. She also pointed out that trade with Russia, based on preliminary data for 2024, has reached $12 billion,...
01/31/2025Armenia promotes unblocking transport links for benefit of Azerbaijan and Georgia - Mirzoyan
... idea of unblocking transport infrastructure, which would benefit all countries in the region, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. “We have proposed constructive solutions to Azerbaijan and are awaiting a positive response from this country,... ... November 2023. The main idea behind the project is to launch and develop transport communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iran, using roads, railways, cables, pipelines, and power lines. This would create a short and efficient ...
01/30/2025Armenia ready to finalize settlement process with Azerbaijan - Foreign Minister
Armenia is ready to finalize the process of normalizing relations with Azerbaijan, stated Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. YEREVAN, January 30. /ARKA/. Armenia is ready to finalize the process of normalizing relations with Azerbaijan, stated Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. “The position of the Armenian government remains unchanged – we are ...
01/30/2025Armenian Foreign Minister notes progress in relations with Georgia and importance of strategic partnership
In 2024, significant and tangible progress was made in relations between Armenia and Georgia, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. YEREVAN, January 30. /ARKA/. In 2024, significant and tangible progress was made in relations between Armenia and Georgia, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. “We signed a document on strategic partnership, establishing ...
01/30/2025Georgian Foreign Minister to arrive in Armenia on official visit
... Georgian Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili will arrive in Armenia on January 30 for an official visit, according to the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry. "A meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, will take place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after which the two ministers will hold a joint press conference," the statement said.
01/29/2025Armenia expects Azerbaijan to respond to two peace treaty proposals – Armen Grigoryan
... "We are talking about two articles on which we have not yet reached a final agreement. We have publicly discussed these two issues and think to find solutions," Grigoryan told journalists at the government briefing. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated in early December last year that Armenia and Azerbaijan had made progress in the peace agreement negotiations, noting that the parties had already agreed on 15 out of the 17 articles of the preamble and the draft agreement. He emphasized ...
01/23/2025Armenia's Foreign Intelligence Service sees no reason to end freeze on CSTO membership
... creates threats to the security, existence, sovereignty, and statehood of the republic. In June, Pashinyan stated that the next logical step in relations with the CSTO would be to leave the organization, but shortly afterward, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan clarified that the prime minister meant that the Armenian authorities themselves would decide when to leave the organization.
01/23/2025Kyrgyz Foreign Minister to visit Armenia
... January 23. /ARKA/. Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev will arrive in Armenia on January 23 for a working visit, according to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A meeting between Kulubayev and his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan will take place at the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, after which the ministers will make statements to the press.
01/23/2025No source for political scandal - Mirzoyan on withdrawal of Russian border guards from Armenian-Iranian border check point
... Russian border guards from the Armenian-Iranian border check point. YEREVAN, January 21. /ARКА/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan told a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow today that there are no reasons ... ... border troops of the National Security Service of Armenia will participate in the protection of the state borders with Iran and Turkey. At the same time, it was specified that only Armenian border guards will serve at the checkpoint on the border with Iran....
01/21/2025Mirzoyan on the project envisaging Armenia's accession to the EU
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan spoke at a press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov about the draft law proposing the initiation of Armenia's accession process to the EU. YEREVAN, January 21. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan spoke ...
01/21/2025Mirzoyan: Armenia expects Russia to refrain from unilateral interpretations of events
Armenia is committed to continue an effective political dialogue with Russia aimed at addressing issues that affect our bilateral relations and the broader regional situation, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. YEREVAN, January 21. /ARKA/. Armenia is committed to continue an effective political dialogue with Russia aimed at addressing issues that affect our bilateral relations and the broader regional situation, said Armenian Foreign Minister ...
01/21/2025Trade turnover between Armenia and Russia reaches record $12 billion - Lavrov
... billion last year, according to statistics. Our cooperation, both bilaterally and within the framework of the EAEU, is yielding these truly impressive results," the Russian minister said at a joint press conference with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan in Moscow. According to the National Statistical Committee of Armenia, Russia leads in trade turnover with Armenia. For January-November 2024, this figure surpassed $11.6 billion, marking a 71.6% increase compared to the same period in ...
01/21/2025Lavrov: Trilateral agreements remain relevant amid current South Caucasus tension
... Armenia—our natural strategic partner and ally and we are interested in strengthening and developing the centuries-old traditions of friendship and good neighborliness," the Russian minister said at a joint press conference with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, in Moscow. The Foreign Minister noted that the entire spectrum of issues, including regional security, would be discussed during the meeting with Mirzoyan. "Regional security occupies a significant place in our actions in the South ...
01/21/2025Russia left Armenia alone; EU plays key role in border security - Simonyan
... in Armenia's border areas, strengthen trust and security in conflict-affected regions, and create conditions conducive to the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with the support of the EU. In October, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that the EU is considering extending the mandate of the EUMA.
01/21/2025Ararat Mirzoyan congratulates Marco Rubio on his appointment as United States Secretary of State
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has congratulated Marco Rubio on his appointment as United States Secretary of State. YEREVAN, January 21. /ARКА/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has congratulated Marco Rubio on his appointment as United States Secretary ...
01/21/2025Armenian Foreign Minister to pay working visit to Moscow
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay a working visit to Moscow on 20 January, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ani Badalyan said. YEREVAN, 20 January. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will pay a working visit to Moscow on 20 January, Foreign Ministry ...
01/20/2025U.S. invests $3.3B in Armenia for reforms, economy, and aid
... humanitarian aid, according to a statement from the US Embassy in Armenia following the signing of the Charter on Strategic Partnership between the two countries in Washington on January 14. "Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced the launch of the US-Armenia Strategic Partnership Commission on January 14, marking a new milestone in our bilateral relations. Strong partners create strong regional partners, and our cooperation reflects our shared commitment ...
01/15/2025State Department calls Yerevan-Washington Charter "key milestone" in relations
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan signed the U.S.-Armenia Charter on Strategic Partnership in Washington, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening U.S.-Armenia relations, according to a statement by U.S. State Department Press Secretary Matthew Miller. YEREVAN,...
01/15/2025Mirzoyan and Blinken sign Charter on Strategic Partnership between Armenia and the USA
On January 14, in Washington, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. YEREVAN, January 15. /ARKA/. On January 14, in Washington, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the US Secretary of ...
01/15/2025Armenian political scientist assesses challenges of Armenia-US partnership under Trump
... Armenian-American strategic partnership, which involves deepening relations in several areas. The document on the strategic partnership between Armenia and the United States will be signed in Washington on the evening of January 14 by RA Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. First, as Sargsyan emphasized, it is important to understand that a strategic partnership does not mean a strategic alliance, such as the US-Israel or US-UK relations. "The US will not provide ...
01/14/2025No constitutional obstacles for peace with Azerbaijan, but new text needed before Elections – Justice Ministry
... efforts need to focus on this direction. Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia needs a new Constitution to make the country more competitive and viable in the new geopolitical conditions. Later, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan called the view that the Armenian-Azerbaijani settlement process is the reason for changing the Constitution an exaggeration, and he confirmed that Azerbaijan sees problems with Armenia's Declaration of Independence. Azerbaijani President ...
01/14/2025Armenia and USA to sign strategic partnership document
Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will sign a document on strategic partnership between Armenia and the United States. YEREVAN, January 14. /ARKA/. Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and US Secretary of State Antony ...
01/14/2025EU's chief diplomat proposes two-year extension for EU monitoring mission in Armenia
... in Armenia's border areas, enhance trust and security for people in conflict-affected regions, and create conditions that support the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with EU assistance. In October, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated that the EU was considering extending the mandate of its civilian observer mission in Armenia.
01/10/2025US State Department: No comment on Armenia strategic partnership agreement
... meeting between official representatives of Armenia and the US is planned soon to elevate bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership, and what documents will be signed between Washington and Yerevan in this regard. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan did not deny that Armenia and the United States would sign a strategic partnership agreement in the coming days. He mentioned that previous Armenian-American agreements foresee the signing of such a document, but did not provide further ...
01/09/2025Armenian government backs civil initiative to join the EU
... Armenian government gave a positive assessment to the proposal for Armenia's accession to the EU during a meeting on Thursday. The discussion of the civil initiative, which gathered 50,000 signatures, was held in accordance with the law. Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan presented the proposal at the meeting, noting that the government is inclined to give a positive conclusion on the project. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in turn, stated that Armenia can only join the EU if a referendum is held and the ...
01/09/2025Armenia contacts new Syrian authorities – FM
Armenia has established contacts with the new authorities of Syria, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. YEREVAN, January 8. /ARKA/. Armenia has established contacts with the new authorities of Syria, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. "Following recent events in Syria, Armenia's embassy and consulate general were briefly ...
01/09/2025Normalisation of relations between Yerevan and Ankara could contribute to normalisation of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations - Mirzoyan
Armenia and Turkey are ready to establish diplomatic relations and open borders, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a press conference today. YEREVAN, January 8 /ARKA/. Armenia and Turkey are ready to establish diplomatic relations and open borders, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a press conference today. ‘Unfortunately, and this is a fact, the Turkish side continues to link its relations with Armenia to the ...
01/08/2025“Armenia wants to be a bridge, not an obstacle”: Mirzoyan responds to Aliyev's remarks on Azerbaijan-Turkey ties
Armenia views itself as a bridge, not an obstacle, to the connection between Azerbaijan and Turkey, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, commenting on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s statement. YEREVAN, January 8. /ARKA/. Armenia views itself as a bridge, not an obstacle, to the connection between Azerbaijan and Turkey, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat ...
01/08/2025Armenia continues to need EU civilian mission - Mirzoyan
The EU civilian mission stationed in Armenia is an important factor in the current situation, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. YEREVAN, January 8. /ARKA/. The EU civilian mission stationed in Armenia is an important factor in the current situation, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. "We are convinced that as long as Armenia does not have ...
01/08/2025Armenia presents Azerbaijan proposals for comprehensive solution – FM
Armenia sent Azerbaijan new proposals for a peace treaty about a month and a half ago but has yet to receive a response, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. YEREVAN, January 8. /ARКА/. Armenia sent Azerbaijan new proposals for a peace treaty about a month and a half ago but has yet to receive a response, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. "We are confident that we ...
01/08/2025Former Artsakh State Minister: Yerevan and Baku will not sign peace agreement
... side, he added, has, for example, the issue of the return of the people of Artsakh to their homeland, the protection of their property, cultural heritage, and more. Speaking at the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting on December 5, RA Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said that Armenia and Azerbaijan have made some progress toward signing a peace agreement, noting that the parties have already agreed on 15 of the 17 articles of the preamble and the draft agreement. With sufficient political will, it ...
12/26/2024Armenia agrees with Turkey on assessment of requirements for crossing the border on Gyumri-Kars railway - Mirzoyan
... collaboration, the Government of Armenia has introduced the "Crossroads of Peace" initiative, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in a speech at the 49th Meeting of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation organization’s Council of Ministers ... ... for the state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and principles of equality and reciprocity. He said also that Armenia and Turkey have already agreed to jointly assess the technical requirements for the border crossing by the Gyumri-Kars railway. At ...
12/20/2024Armenia and UAE to strengthen trade, tourism, and tech ties
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met on Tuesday with Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the President of the United Arab Emirates, according to the press service of the Foreign Ministry. YEREVAN, December 17. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan ...
12/17/2024Armenian Foreign Minister: International community unable to prevent atrocities and genocides
The international community is unable to prevent atrocities and crimes of genocide against humanity, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. YEREVAN, December 12. /ARKA/. The international community is unable to prevent atrocities and crimes of genocide against humanity, said Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. ‘One of the main themes of the March 2024 UN Human ...
12/12/2024Armenian Foreign Minister says 15 out of 17 articles of draft peace treaty with Azerbaijan agreed upon
Fifteen out of 17 articles of the draft peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan have been agreed upon, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in an interview with Finnish news agency Lännen Media. YEREVAN, 9 December. /ARKA/. Fifteen out of 17 articles of the draft peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan have been agreed upon, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat ...
12/09/2024Indifferent attitude led to huge disappointment: Armenian Foreign Minister on CSTO
Armenia is still formally a part of the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO, but it said it has frozen its participation in the organisation's activities, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in an interview with Finnish news agency Lännen Media. YEREVAN, 9 December. /ARKA/. Armenia is still formally a part of the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO, but it said it has frozen its participation ...
12/09/2024Armenia and Azerbaijan make progress in peace agreement – Mirzoyan
Armenia continues its constructive engagement in negotiations aiming to fully normalize relations with Azerbaijan, FM Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said speaking at the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Malta on Thursday. YEREVAN, DECEMBER 6, /ARKA/. Armenia continues its constructive engagement in negotiations aiming to fully normalize relations with Azerbaijan, FM Minister ...
12/06/2024Meeting of Armenia and Azerbaijan foreign ministers in Malta not planned – Badalyan
A meeting between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, is not planned during the OSCE ministerial conference being held in Malta. YEREVAN, December 5. /ARKA/. A meeting between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, is ...
12/05/2024EU and Armenia strengthen cooperation in all areas - Kaja Kallas
... areas - from security and resilience to democratic reforms, says Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. “I am pleased to meet with Armenia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ararat Mirzoyan. I reaffirmed my commitment to promoting long-term peace in the region," Kallas wrote in a post on the social media platform X following her meeting with Mirzoyan at the OSCE Ministerial Forum in Malta. Armenia-EU Cooperation The ...
12/05/2024Armenian Foreign Minister highlights Yerevan's efforts to normalize relations with Baku at a meeting with new head of EU diplomacy
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Vice-President of the European Commission, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas had a meeting on the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Forum in Malta, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reported. ...
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