We are a relatively new member to the Council of Europe. We are one of the beneficiaries of that multilateralism because we have chosen a model, once we restored our independence, we have chosen a model, which absorbs the values of Europe, which

Today, it includes 193 member countries representing the entire population of our planet and work on an extensive agenda, starting from global security to disarmament, peacekeeping, human rights, democracy, climate change, migration, development. I c

2018 is very special for Armenia, a year of fundamental democratic transformation manifested by the peaceful Velvet Revolution, in which the Armenian public resolutely rejected the entrenched negative practices of the past and decisively embraced ref

The 17th summit of La Francophonie has opened in this welcoming Village its doors to musicians, artists, connoisseurs and all citizens who will present their national cultures, traditions, unique cuisines, arts, and theater both in the pavilions and

Indeed, it is important to counter the rise of populism and extremism, the spread of hate speech and intolerance, the growth of inequality and the looming threat of climate change, with respect for peace, democracy and human rights, through the promo

It is indeed a great honour that the heads of francophone states and governments have entrusted Armenia with the organization of the 35th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie and the 17th Summit of La Francophonie. At the same time, this is a tr

Armenia is firmly committed to promoting culture of peace especially in our conflict-stricken region. It is easy to build bridges when there is a mutual will: the ultimate challenge is building the bridges where there is a lack of trust and reciproci

Together with its agenda for democracy, the Government is also reinforcing its reform agenda for development. The wave of modern changes is embracing every walk of life. High technologies and start-ups, creative education and innovation define the na

For 20 years since 1998 Armenia has been consistently working within the UN and with its many partners towards raising awareness of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, of the continued risks and challenges r

The message that the people of France for already two centuries convey to humanity on July 14, belongs today to all those who recognize the principles of freedom, equality and fraternity, who consider human rights and the rights of peoples as univers