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The statement delivered by the European Union during the General Debate of the UN Human Rights Council agenda item 2
07 March, 2023

On 7 March the European Union delivered a statement during the General Debate of the UN Human Rights Council agenda item 2, reflecting on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. The statement stipulates that "The EU remains concerned that the continuing
Right of Replies to the statements delivered by Azerbaijan at the High-Level Segment
03 March, 2023

Delivered by Ms. Hrachuhi Katvalyan, Deputy Permanent Representative President, Azerbaijan abused the High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council to put forward unfounded allegations against Armenia. Azerbaijan blatantly misrepresents t
Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan at the Human Rights Council 52nd Session
28 February, 2023

On February 28, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who was in Geneva, participated in the UN Human Rights Council 52nd Session and delivered remarks. In his speech, Minister Mirzoyan, particularly noted:
HRC 52nd Session: Item 1: High-level meeting commemorating the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development
28 February, 2023

Mr. President, Armenia supported the resolution 49/8 of the Council to hold a high-level meeting on the occasion of the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Declaration on the Right to Development. We have always been in favor of discussions towards int
HRC 52nd Session: High-level panel discussion on UPR Voluntary Funds: Achievements, good practices and lessons learned over the past 15 years and optimized support to States in the implementation of recommendations emanating from the fourth cycle
28 February, 2023

Delivered by H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Armenia President, Armenia was part of the core group of the resolution 51/30 that mandated this high-level meeting. It is very much in line with the taskings of C
Meeting of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with Director-General of UN Geneva
27 February, 2023

On February 27, in Geneva Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Director-General of UN Geneva Tatiana Valovaya.
Meeting of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
27 February, 2023

On February 27, in Geneva Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk.
Meeting of Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Vahe Gevorgyan with the UN Working Group on the use of mercenaries
27 February, 2023

On February 20-27, the United Nations Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination, headed by Ravindran Daniel paid a working visit to Armenia. &
Meeting of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross
27 February, 2023

On February 27, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who is in Geneva on a working visit, had a meeting with Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Meeting Between Ambassador of Armenia and ICRC President
20 February, 2023

Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan exchanged views with @ICRCPresident Mirjana Spoljaric on the wide range of humanitarian issues. Ambassador Hovhannisyan highlighted the important role of ICRC as the only humanitarian organisation operating in Nagorno

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