Artsakh Foreign Minister Received Member of Portuguese Parliament
On August 12, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Karen Mirzoyan received Rubina Berardo, Member of Portuguese Parliament from Social-Democratic Party.
2017-08-10
Artsakh Foreign Minister Received Baroness Caroline Cox
On August 10, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Karen Mirzoyan received a delegation led by Baroness Caroline Cox, member of the House of Lords of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
2017-08-09
Monitoring
On August 9, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the direction of the Askeran region, on the Akna-Hindarkh road section.
2017-07-19
Monitoring
On July 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, at the Omar pass.
Artsakh Foreign Minister Received Interns of the Armenian General Benevolent
On July 15, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Karen Mirzoyan received a group of Armenian students from different countries, who had arrived in Artsakh on a familiarization visit in the framework of the Summer Internship Program of the Armenian General Benevolent .
2017-07-06
Artsakh Foreign Minister Received Participants of the AAA Summer Internship Program
On July 6, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Karen Mirzoyan received participants of the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) Summer Internship Program, headed by Regional Director of the organization Arpi Vartanian, who had arrived in Artsakh on a traditional visit.
2017-07-05
Comment by the Information and Public Relations Department of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Artsakh
In the evening of July 4, 2017, the Azerbaijani side committed yet another provocation, firing at the territory of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic). For the first time since the April aggression in 2016, the armed forces of Azerbaijan employed TR-107 multiple rocket launcher system. The fire was launched from the positions located in close proximity to residential buildings in Alkhanlu village․
2017-07-04
Monitoring
On July 4, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the direction of the eastern section of Martuni region.
Monitoring
On June 23, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, to the north-west of Talish village of the Martakert region.
2017-06-22
Artsakh Foreign Minister Received Member of the Belgian Senate, Flemish MP Joris Poschet
On June 22, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Karen Mirzoyan received member of the Belgian Senate and Flemish Parliament Joris Poschet, who had visited Artsakh on the initiative of the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy.
2017-06-21
Comment by Head of the Information and Public Relations Department of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Artsakh Artak Nersisyan to News.am Agency
Baku’s aspiration to blame the Armenian sides for the escalation of tensions and the situation created in the negotiation process is an undisguised attempt to veil its policy of driving the settlement process of the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict into a deadlock and to torpedo the peacemaking efforts of the mediators. This is especially evident against the background of the incessant provocations on the Line of Contact by the Azerbaijani side, Baku’s total disregard for its obligations to strengthen the ceasefire and the declared unwillingness to implement the agreements reached to ensure the conditions for the resumption of the negotiation process.
Permanent Representative of Artsakh to the USA Participated in the Fund-raising Event aimed at financing mine-clearance works in Artsakh
On June 10, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) to the USA Robert Avetisyan participated in a fund-raising event in Boston, aimed at financing The HALO Trust British non-governmental organization, which implements mine-clearance activities in Artsakh. The fund-raising was organized and sponsored by Armenian benefactor, former Chairman of the U.S. East Coast Affiliate of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Raffi Festekchian.
2017-06-07
Consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Armenia and Artsakh
On June 7, regular consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) and Armenia took place in the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Armenia. The delegation of the Artsakh side was headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Armine Alexanyan. From the Armenian side Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimyan and representatives of the relevant departments took part at the consultations.
Monitoring
On May 25, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic), the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, to the west of Seysulan settlement of the Martakert region.
Monitoring
On May 4, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the direction of the Askeran region, south-east of Akna.
Deputy Foreign Minister of Artsakh Armine Alexanian Received the AGBU Delegation
On April 22, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic) Armine Alexanian received a group of young activists of the Armenian General Benevolent (AGBU) accompanied by Director of the AGBU Europe, Nicolas Tavitian, who had arrived in Artsakh in the frameworks of the campaign ‘For Karabakh’ initiated by the AGBU Europe.
Monitoring
On April 5, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the direction of Hadrut region, near Karakhanbeyli.
2017-04-05
Statement by the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Artsakh
Today marks exactly one year since the end of military aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh with a view to resolving the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict by force. On the night of 1 to 2 April 2016, in flagrant violation of the ceasefire, the Azerbaijani armed forces launched a large-scale offensive along the entire border using heavy equipment, artillery and aviation. Only after suffering heavy losses in manpower and military equipment, on 5 April 2016, Azerbaijan was forced to ask for a cessation of hostilities with the mediation of Russia.
2017-03-31
Working Meeting at the Foreign Ministry
On March 31, a working meeting, headed by Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan, took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh, with the participation of the MFA senior staff and staff-members of the Central Office. The meeting was aimed at summarizing the activities of the Ministry for 2016.
2017-03-27
Permanent Representative of Artsakh to the USA Met with Students of the Clemson University
On March 23, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Artsakh to the USA Robert Avetisyan received a group of students of the Political Science Department of the Clemson University of the U.S. State of South Carolina and their scientific director, lecturer of the same University Professor Vladimir Matic.
2017-03-24
Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Artsakh and Armenia
On March 24, regular consultations between Artsakh and Armenian Foreign Ministries took place. From the Artsakh side Deputy Foreign Ministers Armine Aleksanyan and Felix Khachatrian, as well as staff-members of the relevant departments of the Foreign Ministry took part at the consultations, while Deputy Foreign Minister Ashot Hovakimyan represented the Armenian Foreign Ministry.
2017-03-21
Artsakh Foreign Minister Received the Delegation of Belgian MPs
On March 20, Artsakh Republic Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan received the delegation of members of the Belgian Federal and Brussels Regional parliament, who had arrived in Artsakh on the initiative of the European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy.
2017-03-16
The Visit of the Foreign Minister of Artsakh to Greece Has Ended
On March 15, at the initiative of the Center for Mediterranean, Middle East and Islamic Studies of the University of Peloponnese, the ARF Armenian National Committee of Greece, and the Institute of International Relations of the Panteion University, an event entitled "Stability and Security in the Caucasus: the Situation in Nagorno Karabakh" took place. It was attended by Patriarchal Vicar Archbishop Komitas Ohanian, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Greece Fadei Charchoghlyan, independent member of the Greek Parliament Haris Theoharis, representatives of the Armenian community organizations, lecturers, students, and journalists.
2017-03-15
Meetings of the Foreign Minister with Representatives of the Political Forces of Greece
On March 15, in the frameworks of his working visit to Greece, Artsakh Minister of Foreign Affairs Karen Mirzoyan met with representatives of a number of political forces represented in the Parliament of Greece, in particular, with Panayotis Zgouridis (Deputy Chairman of the Independent Greeks Party), Lianna Kanelli (Communist Party), Sylvana Rapti (PASOK Panhellenic Socialist Movement), Eve Khristofilopoulou (Democratic Party), and Giorgos Koumoutsakos (New Democracy Party).
2017-03-15
Monitoring
On March 15, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the direction of the Martakert region, to the north-west of Talish settlement.
2017-03-15
Visit of the Foreign Minister of Artsakh to Greece Underway
On March 14, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit to the Hellenic Republic, visited the Chenazyan and Levon and Sofia Hakobyan Armenian Colleges in Athens, where he met with teachers and students.
Visit of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Artsakh to Greece
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Artsakh Karen Mirzoyan is on a working visit to the Hellenic Republic to participate in the March 13-15 events entitled "Our Heroic Artsakh", organized by the Armenian National Committee of Greece.
2017-03-01
Monitoring
On March 1, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Republic of Artsakh, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Artsakh and Azerbaijan, in the direction of the Askeran region, near the settlement of Shykhlyar.
STATEMENT BY THE FOREIGN MINISTRY OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC
In the early hours of February 25, 2017, the Azerbaijani armed forces attempted an attack on the positions of the Defense Army of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), which was neutralized by the military units of Artsakh. The incident was the most serious violation of the ceasefire by Azerbaijan after the April war of 2016. Like in last April, it followed the systematic and deliberate steps by the Azerbaijani side on the gradual escalation of tensions, to which the mediators responded by untargeted appeals for restraint.
2017-02-24
Presentation of a Book Dedicated to Artsakh Held in the Parliament of France
On February 22, at the initiative of the France-Artsakh Friendship Circle, presentation of the book “15 questions, 15 answers to know everything about the NKR in 10 minutes”, in French language, dedicated to the history of Artsakh took place in the Parliament of France.
2017-02-21
NKR Foreign Minister Received the Delegation of the Basque Country
On February 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the delegation of the Basque Country, which had arrived in Artsakh with an observation mission. The delegation comprised former MEP, Ph.D. Inaki Irazabalbeitia Fernandez and former MP in Madrid and Basque Parliament Rafael Larreina Valderrama.
2017-02-21
NKR MFA Statement
On 20 February 2017, a national referendum on a new draft Constitution was held in the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh Republic). The turnout has been 76, 44 per cent of the registered voters, of which 87, 6 per cent supported the adoption of the new Constitution. Around 100 international observers from 30 countries monitored the voting process and positively assessed the organization and conduct of the referendum noting their transparency and compliance with international standards.
2017-02-21
NKR Foreign Minister Received International Observers from the Republic of Abkhazia
On February 20, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Deputy Chair of the People’s Assembly-Parliament of the Republic of Abkhazia Emma Gamisonia and MPs Mkhra Pachulia and Levon Galustian, who had arrived in Artsakh with an international observation mission – to monitor the referendum on the draft new Constitution of the NKR.
2017-02-20
The NKR Foreign Minister received the deputies of the European Parliament
On February 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received deputies of the European Parliament, President of the Friendship group with Artsakh in the European Parliament Frank Engel (Luxembourg) and member of the Group Jaromir Stetina (Czech Republic), who are in Artsakh with an observation mission.
The NKR Foreign Minister received Belgian parliamentarians who are in Artsakh with the observation mission
On February 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Brussels Regional Parliament MP Serge de Patoul and Wallon Parliament MP Benoit Dreze, who came to Artsakh with an international observation mission to monitor the referendum on the draft of the new NKR constitution.
2017-02-18
The NKR Foreign Minister received international observers
On February 18, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received a delegation of observers, who arrived in Artsakh from the the USA. On the same day, Karen Mirzoyan received Member of the European Parliament, President of Armenia-EU Friendship Group Eleni Theocharous.
Monitoring
On February 7, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, in the direction of the NKR Hadrut region, to the north of Horadiz.
Monitoring
On January 24, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the north-west of Seysulan village of the NKR Martakert region.
2017-01-12
Monitoring
On January 12, 2017, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the direction of the NKR Martuni region, north-east of Ashaghy Veysali settlement.
Comment by the NKR MFA Information and Public Relations Department to NEWS.am Agency
Question: The Azerbaijani mass media, referring to the Office of the Prosecutor General of the country, have reported about the detention of citizen of Russia and Israel Alexander Lapshin. The detention was caused by his visit to Nagorno Karabakh. How does the NKR MFA assess this fact?
2016-12-08
Monitoring
On December 8, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the direction of the NKR Askeran region, north-east of Kengerli settlement.
2016-11-28
NKR Foreign Minister Received Members of France-Artsakh Friendship Circle
On November 28, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received members of France-Artsakh Friendship Circle - French MP Erwan Bienne and former Mayor of Vienne (NKR Hadrut’s twin-city) Jacques Remiller.
2016-11-28
Monitoring
On November 28, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the eastern direction of Talish settlement of the NKR Martakert region.
2016-11-14
NKR MFA launched official channel in Telegram
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic has launched an official channel in Telegram Messenger at https://telegram.me/Karabakh_MFA.
2016-11-11
NKR MFA Statement
On the night of November 10-11, and during the day the Azerbaijani armed forces shelled the frontline positions of the NKR Defense Army near the villages of Talish and Yarimja from 60 and 82 mm mortars. Such massive use of mortars occurring for the first time after a large-scale aggression against Nagorno Karabakh in April, has become the continuation of recent escalation of tension on the Line of Contact by Azerbaijan.
2016-11-10
Monitoring
On November 10, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the eastern direction of Talish settlement of the NKR Martakert region.
2016-11-09
NKR Foreign Minister Received Novelist Narine Abgaryan
On November 9, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received novelist Narine Abgaryan, who had arrived in Artsakh to collect material for her new book.
2016-11-04
NKR Foreign Minister Received Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia
On November 4, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Karen Nazaryan, who had arrived in Stepanakert to hold political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of the two states.
2016-11-04
Presentation of “Artsakh” Book-Photo Album in Shushi
On November 4, the presentation of “Artsakh” trilingual book-photo album, published with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, took place in the Art Center of Shushi.
2016-10-22
NKR Foreign Minister Delivered a Speech at the American University of Armenia
On October 22, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan gave a lecture for the students of the political science and international affairs program of the American University of Armenia entitled "The Foreign Policy of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic: Challenges and Opportunities".
2016-10-21
NKR Foreign Minister met with the EU Special Representative
On October 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit in Yerevan, met with the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, Herbert Salber.
2016-10-20
Monitoring
On October 20, 2016, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the direction of the Hadrut region, near the settlement of Ashaghi Abdurahmanli.
NKR Foreign Minister addressed a letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
On October 5, the letter of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan was transmitted to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra՝ad Al Hussein with regard to his statement made at the opening of the 33rd session of the UN Human Rights Council on September 13, where he noted that his “Office has had no access to the conflict situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, including since the events of April 2016”.
2016-10-05
Monitoring
On October 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan to the south of Gulistan settlement of the Shahumyan region.
2016-09-28
The Visit of the NKR Foreign Minister to Belgium Has Ended
On September 28, in the framework of the working visit to Belgium Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan met with Director of the European Friends of Armenia NGO Diogo Pinto. During the meeting, the sides discussed a range of issues related to joint projects and their realization.
2016-09-27
Working Visit of NKR Foreign Minister to Belgium Underway
On September 27, in the framework of the working visit to Belgium Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan met with the leadership of the EU-Armenia Friendship Group headed by the President of the group Eleni Theocharous.
Monitoring
On September 14, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, in the eastern direction of the Karakhanbeyli settlement of the Fizuli region.
Monitoring
On September 7, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, in the Omar pass.
NKR Foreign Minister Received Delegation of the Tufenkian Foundation
On August 31, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the delegation of the Tufenkian Foundation, which included also well-known American-Armenian novelist Chris Bohjalian.
Monitoring
On August 3, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, in the Askeran direction near Bash Karvend village.
2016-07-21
Monitoring
On July 21, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, in the northern direction of Martakert.
2016-07-18
NKR Foreign Minister Received the Tavitian Foundation’s Scholarship Graduates
On July 18, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received graduates of the Scholarship of the Tavitian Foundation of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy of the U․S․Tufts University, headed by Vice President of the Foundation, Joyce Barsam.
2016-07-15
Monitoring
On July 15, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, in the direction of Hadrut near Horadiz settlement.
NKR Foreign Minister Received Interns of the Armenian Assembly of America
On July 4, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received interns of the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA), who had arrived in Artsakh on a familiarization visit in the framework of the Summer Internship Program.
2016-06-29
NKR Foreign Minister Received Members of the Children of Armenia Fund
On June 29, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received founder of the Children of Armenia Fund and Chairman of the Board of Directors Garo Armen, Advisor to the Board of Directors John Evans, and Executive Director Anush Yedigaryan.
2016-06-27
Meeting at the NKR MFA
On June 27, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received member of the City Council of Glendale, the USA, former Mayor of Glendale Zareh Sinanyan and former member of the California State Legislature, Candidate for California State Senate from Democratic party Anthony Portantino.
2016-06-20
Visit of the NKR Foreign Minister to the Danish Island of Bornholm
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit to the Kingdom of Denmark, participated in the annual People s Meeting «Folkemødet» public forum in the Danish Island of Bornholm.
2016-06-18
NKR Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Armine Alexanyan Received the PACE MP Piet De Bruyn
On June 18, Nagorno Karabakh Republic Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Armine Alexanyan received MP of Belgian Parliament, PACE member Piet De Bruyn, who arrived to Artsakh, accompanied by Head of European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy Kaspar Karampetyan and member of the National Assembly of Armenia Shirak Torosyan.
Monitoring
On June 8, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan, in the eastern direction of Kuropatkino settlement of the NKR Martuni region.
2016-05-30
Comment by the NKR MFA Press Service
Statement by the head of the press service of the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry about the alleged military use of monuments of Islamic architecture located on the territory of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic does not correspond to reality and is another allegation in a series of fraud and forgery, constantly used by the Azerbaijani side. Azerbaijan, with its rich experience of using religious monuments for military purposes, which is proved by the conversion of the Kazanchetsots church in Shushi into a military warehouse in 1992, once again is trying to ascribe its own behaviour to the Karabakh side.
NKR MFA Statement
On May 17, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry voiced another farfetched accusation of the alleged use of prohibited ammunition, including shells with white phosphorus, during the military operations on April 2-5, 2016.
2016-05-19
Monitoring
On May 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the eastern direction of Martakert.
2016-05-18
Donostia (San Sebastian) City of the Basque Country Supports Stepanakert
On April 26, 2016, at a regular meeting of leaders of the factions represented in the City Hall of the Basque Country (Spain) Gipuskoa Province’s capital city of Donostia (San Sebastian), the following institutional statement was issued, which was later approved by the Mayor on May 5.
2016-05-17
NKR MFA Comment
We commend the meeting of Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan held on May 16 in Vienna with participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Secretary of State of the United States and the Minister of State for European Affairs of France, and support the agreement reached at the meeting to finalize the OSCE investigative mechanism, to expand the existing Office of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson in Office, as well as to continue the exchange of data on missing persons under the auspices of the ICRC.
2016-05-12
NKR MFA Statement
22 years ago, on May 12, 1994, a termless agreement on ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, signed by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the Azerbaijani Republic and the Republic of Armenia through the mediation of the Russian Federation, entered into force. This agreement, as well as the February 6, 1995 trilateral agreement on strengthening the ceasefire, signed under the auspices of the OSCE, still remain the only real achievement, which laid the foundation for peace talks and created conditions for the activities of the mediators on finding a just and final solution to the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict.
2016-05-11
Monitoring
On May 11, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted reinforced monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the north-western direction of the Talish village of the NKR Martakert region.
2016-05-10
NKR Foreign Minister Met with the EU Special Representative
On May 10, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, during his working visit to Yerevan, met with EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, Herbert Salber.
NKR MFA Statement
On April 30, 1991, 25 years ago, the operation "Ring" began with a massive shelling of Getashen and Martunashen, which became a prelude to the subsequent full-scale military aggression of Azerbaijan against the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. During the operation, the Armenian villages were at first surrounded by the interior forces of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Soviet Army. And afterwards, the Azerbaijani OMON and militia entered those villages under the pretext of “passport checks”, but in fact for murder, robbery, terror against the Armenian population, followed by deportation.
Conference Dedicated to Artsakh Took Place in French Town of Martigues
On April 25, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to France Hovhannes Gevorgian moderated a conference entitled “The 25 years of Nagorno Karabakh’s Independence. Observations and Perspectives” in French town of Martigues.
2016-04-26
NKR MFA Statement
Following the large-scale aggression on 2-5 April this year against the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR), Azerbaijani authorities continue their efforts to finally derail the peace process and transfer it to a military dimension. Azerbaijani attempts at the UN and the OSCE to unilaterally denounce the trilateral cease-fire agreement of 12 May 1994 come to prove this. At the same time, Azerbaijan resorts to its traditional practice of fraud and manipulation, trying to put the blame on the Armenian sides and thereby avoid responsibility for unleashing the war.
Ceremonies Commemorating the Victims of Armenian Genocide Held in France
On April 24, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to France Hovhannes Gevorgian participated in the ceremonies dedicated to the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in French towns of Valence and Bourg-Les-Valence.
NKR Permanent Representative to France Participated in a Press Conference Organized by the Swiss Press Club
On April 19, Nagorno Karabakh Republic Permanent Representative to France Hovhannes Gevorgyan delivered a speech at a panel discussion on Nagorno Karabakh: Escalation of Tension with Azerbaijan organized by the Swiss Press Club of Geneva. The discussion was dedicated to the large-scale military aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh in early April and other regional issues.
2016-04-21
Resolution of Council of the U.S. City and County of Honolulu
On April 20, Council of City and County of Honolulu, state of Hawaii, adopted a resolution 16-78, CD1, encouraging and supporting the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic s continuing efforts to guarantee its citizens those rights inherent in a free and independent society and urging the president and congress of the united states to support the international community’s efforts to reach a just and lasting solution to security issues in the South Caucasus region.
2016-04-20
Statement of the NKR State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons
On April 20, at 16.00, in accordance with the arrangement reached between the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan through the mediation of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the office of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, the Azerbaijani side handed over the body of a deceased serviceman near Bash-Karvend settlement.
2016-04-19
Discussion in the Institute of World Politics, Washington, DC, dedicated to Artsakh
On April 15, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the USA Robert Avetisyan delivered a speech at a panel discussion on the Caucasus Flashpoint: The Nagorno Karabakh Conflict in Context held in the Institute of World Politics, Washington, DC. The discussion was dedicated to the large-scale military aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan against Artsakh in early April.
2016-04-17
NKR Foreign Minister Received Member of the European Parliament
On April 17, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received member of the European Parliament Jaromir Štětina (Czech Republic). Chairman of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Relations of the Republic of Armenia Artak Zakaryan accompanied the guest on his visit to Artsakh.
2016-04-15
Statement of the NKR State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons
A number of Azerbaijani media resources published a statement by the Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the OSCE, which refers to alleged traces of abuse discovered on the bodies of deceased Azerbaijani soldiers that were transferred to the Azerbaijani side during the exchange of April 10, with the mediation of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Office of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office.
Comment by Spokesperson of the NKR Foreign Ministry Ani Sargsyan
The military aggression against the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, unleashed by Azerbaijan in the early hours of April 2, was accompanied by war crimes, flagrant violations of the laws and customs of war, as well as norms of international humanitarian law.
2016-04-11
The Statement of the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic
On April 10, in accordance with the arrangement reached earlier, the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, through the mediation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Office of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman in Office, carried out the exchange of bodies of the deceased between the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan near the Bash Karvend settlement. The bodies of 18 servicemen of the NKR Defense Army, fallen as a result of the large scale military aggression unleashed by Azerbaijan in April 2-5, were transferred to the NKR side during the exchange.
2016-04-10
Statement of the NKR State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages, and Missing Persons
On April 10, the State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages and Missing Persons of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic in accordance with the arrangement reached between the NKR and Azerbaijan through the mediation of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the office of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, carried out the exchange of bodies of the deceased near Bash-Karvend settlement.
Telephone Conversation between Foreign Ministers of the NKR and South Ossetia
On April 6, at the initiative of the South Ossetian party, a telephone conversation took place between Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia Kazbulat Tskhovrebov.
Statement of the NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In the early hours of April 2, Azerbaijan initiated an unprecedented escalation of tension along the entire line of contact between the armed forces of Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh Republic, using heavy military equipment, artillery and combat aircraft. Azerbaijani armed forces fired artillery shells not only at the advanced positions of the NKR Defense Army, but also populated areas, which resulted in casualties, including among the civilian population.
2016-03-30
Comment by NKR Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Ani Sargsyan to Artsakh Public TV
We welcome the adoption of the resolution on the recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic by the House of Representatives of the State of Hawaii. Thus, the Hawaii has become the 7th U.S. State to recognize the independence of the NKR. We also express our gratitude to all those who have contributed to this cause.
NKR Foreign Minister Received Hungarian Students
On March 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received students and lecturers of the Pázmány Péter Catholic University of Hungary.
NKR Permanent Representative Participated in the Discussions Dedicated to Artsakh and Armenia in the U.S. Congress
On March 15, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the USA Robert Avetisyan delivered a speech at an event organized in the U.S. Congress on the initiative of the Armenian National Committee of America. The event was aimed at promoting peace in Artsakh and Armenia, contributing to the prosperity of the two Armenian states, and supporting the resolutions recognizing the Armenian Genocide.
U.S. State of Georgia Adopted Resolution Recognizing the NKR
On March 3, the House of Representatives of the U.S. State of Georgia adopted a resolution H.R. 1580 entitled “Honoring and Recognizing the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic”.
Draft resolution was presented by House members Pat Gardner and Demetrius Douglas.
2016-03-02
Stepanakert and Franco Da Rocha Became Twin Cities
On February 3, the City Council of the Brazilian city of Franco da Rocha unanimously adopted a decision on declaring Stepanakert and Franco da Rocha twin cities, with the aim of establishing friendly relations between them.
2016-03-02
Monitoring
On March 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Askeran direction.
Monitoring
On February 18, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the northern direction of Martakert.
2016-02-04
Monitoring
On February 4, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the south-east direction of Kuropatkino settlement of the NKR Martuni region.
Comment by NKR Deputy Foreign Minister Armine Aleksanyan to NEWS.am Agency
We assess positively the decision taken at the PACE session to reject Rapporteur Robert Walter՝s blatantly one-sided and propagandistic draft resolution entitled "Escalation of violence in Nagorno Karabakh and the other occupied territories of Azerbaijan".
2016-01-21
An Event Dedicated to the Anniversary of the Armenian Pogroms in Azerbaijan Held in the US State of Rhode Island
On January 16, the screening of a documentary entitled “Century-old Genocide. Black January of Baku” was held in the capital city of the U.S. State of Rhode Island, Providence. The event was organized jointly by the Cultural Committee of the St. Sahak and Mesrop Armenian Church, Rhode Island’s Memorial Committee, and the Armenian Refugees’ Social and Economic Development Association (ARSEDA).
2016-01-14
Monitoring
On January 14, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the eastern direction of the Talish village of the NKR Martakert region.
NKR Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Ani Sargsyan`s Comment to “Armenpress” News Agency
Question: In spite of the fact that during their meeting on December 19 in Bern the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents discussed establishment of mechanisms to investigate ceasefire violations, situation on the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan remains tense. How would you comment on this?
2015-12-11
NKR Foreign Minister`s Working Visit to the USA concluded
On December 10, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan met with U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff. During the meeting, issues related to the process of peaceful settlement of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh, the provocations on the Line of Contact by the Azerbaijani armed forces, as well as the U.S. humanitarian assistance to Artsakh were discussed.
2015-12-10
NKR Foreign Minister Delivered a Speech in the U.S. Congress
On December 9, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan had separate meetings in Washington with members of the U.S. Congress, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Frank Pallone and Robert Dold, as well as Congresswoman Anna Eshoo. On the same day, accompanied by Chairman of the Armenian National Committee of America Ken Khachikian and Kate Nahapetian, who is responsible for the Committee’s relations with the U.S. Government, Karen Mirzoyan met with U.S. Senator, member of the Appropriations Committee Mark Kirk.
2015-12-09
Meetings of the NKR Foreign Minister in Washington
On December 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit to the USA, had meetings with the representatives of the Armenian Assembly of America and the Armenian National Committee of America.
The Azerbaijani-Karabakh Conflict Settlement Discussed in the Australian Parliament
On December 1 and 2, on the initiative of the NKR Permanent Representation to Australia and the ARF Armenian National Committee of Australia, meetings and discussions were held in the Australian Parliament on the issue of recognition of the Armenian Genocide and settlement of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Karabakh. Leader of the NKR National Assembly’s ՛՛Dashnaktsutyun՛՛ faction David Ishkhanyan, who had a special guest status, the NKR Permanent Representative to Australia Kaylar Mikayelian, and representatives of the Armenian National Committee of Australia participated in the meetings.
2015-12-02
Monitoring
On December 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Askeran direction.
2015-11-19
Comment by NKR MFA Spokesperson Ani Sargsyan to “Tert.am” agency
Question: On November 23, a meeting of the PACE Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Sustainable Development will take place, where the process of preparation of the report on Sarsang reservoir may be discussed. Is a visit of the PACE Rapporteur to the NKR expected in this regard?
2015-11-19
Monitoring
On November 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the direction of Hadrut near Horadiz settlement.
2015-11-13
NKR Foreign Minister Delivered a Speech in Moscow
On November 13, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan delivered a speech at a round-table discussion entitled “Nagorno Karabakh: New Challenges and New Opportunities” organized in the frameworks of the “Days of Artsakh in Moscow”.
2015-11-06
Comment by NKR MFA Spokesperson Ani Sargsyan to “Artsakhpress” agency
It is regrettable that the draft resolution, based on a one-sided and biased report by Robert Walter, was approved by the PACE Committee on Political Affairs and Democracy. We consider unacceptable the approach of the PACE Rapporteur, who took as a basis the position of only one party to the conflict in the preparation of the report and, instead of giving an unbiased and neutral assessment of the situation, set forth all the propaganda theses of the Azerbaijani side in the report.
2015-11-05
Monitoring
On November 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the eastern direction of the Talish village of the NKR Martakert region.
2015-11-04
NKR Foreign Minister Met with the Special Representative of the EU
On November 4, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit to Yerevan, met with the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, Herbert Salber.
2015-10-27
Monitoring
On October 27, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Martakert-Tartar road section, with the participation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmen.
2015-10-26
NKR MFA Press Release
In the frameworks of their regional visit, the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmen Igor Popov (Russia), Pierre Andrieu (France) and James Warlick (USA), accompanied by Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, will visit the Nagorno Karabakh Republic on October 26 to meet with the country`s leadership.
NKR Foreign Minister Received Students of Armenia`s Diplomatic School
On October 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received students of Armenia`s Diplomatic School led by its Director, Ambassador Vahe Gabrielyan, who had paid a customary visit to Stepanakert.
2015-10-06
Artsakh Presented at a Denver Festival
On October 4, an international festival of Denver sister cities took place in the State of Colorado՝s Denver city.
Answer by NKR MFA Spokesperson Ani Sargsyan to NEWS.am agency
It is regrettable that Azerbaijan undertakes such actions at a time when the OSCE Minsk Group mediators are holding meetings with foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan on the sidelines of the 70th session of the UN General Assembly aimed at the de-escalation of the situation.
2015-09-22
NKR Deputy Foreign Minister Received Head of the ICRC Stepanakert Office
On September 22, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Armine Aleksanyan received Head of the Stepanakert Office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Thomas Hallier, who is completing his mission in Artsakh.
NKR Permanent Representative to the USA Delivered a Speech at the Event Entitled ‘Colorado, We Thank You’ in Denver.
On September 12, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the USA Robert Avetisyan delivered a speech in Denver at the event entitled ‘Colorado, We Thank You’ organized jointly by the ‘Armenians of Colorado’ organization and the USA Western Region Office of the Armenian National Committee of America, which was dedicated to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the State of Colorado.
2015-09-11
“French Days in Artsakh” Festival
On September 17-19, “French Days in Artsakh” festival will be held in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. In the framework of the festival a range of events presenting France and its culture will take place in Artsakh. The festival’s aim is to strengthen and broaden friendly ties, dialogue and cooperation between Artsakh and France.
2015-09-10
The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Received Parliamentarians of the Kingdom of Belgium
On September 10, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received parliamentarians of the Kingdom of Belgium, who arrived in Artsakh, accompanied by European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) President Kaspar Karampetian.
2015-09-09
NKR MFA Statement
Along with aggravating the situation on the line of contact and making repeated attempts of reconnaissance and sabotage, as well as continuously shooting with large caliber mortars and artillery, Azerbaijani authorities have launched a hysterical campaign against the ongoing democratic processes in the NKR.
Monitoring
On September 4, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the northern direction of Kuropatkino settlement of the NKR Martuni region.
Meeting of the staff of the central office of the NKR MFA
On July 23, on the occasion of the 22nd anniversary of the Foreign Ministry of Artsakh, a meeting of the staff of the central office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic took place.
Monitoring
On July 22, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the eastern direction of the Talish village of the NKR Martakert region.
2015-07-17
Consultations between the Press Departments of the NKR and RA Foreign Ministries
On July 17, consultations between the Information and Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and the Press, Information and Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia took place in Stepanakert, aiming to strengthen and coordinate the cooperation.
2015-07-08
Monitoring
On July 8, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Martuni direction.
2015-06-26
Interview by NKR Representative to France to France Culture Radio Channel
The Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to France Hovhannes Gevorgyan gave an interview to the program «Planète Terre» (Planet Earth) of French reputable France Culture radio channel, which was broadcasted on June 24.
2015-06-17
NKR Foreign Minister Received European political experts and researchers
On June 17, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received a group of European political experts and researchers, who had paid a familiarization visit to Artsakh on the initiative of the Caucasus Institute think tank.
2015-06-17
Monitoring
On June 17, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan at the Omar pass.
2015-06-05
Monitoring
On June 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Askeran direction.
Monitoring
On May 22, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Hadrut direction near Horadiz settlement.
Comment by NKR MFA Spokesperson Ani Sargsyan to NEWS.am agency
A farce of a trial against NKR citizen Arsen Baghdasaryan completely fits into the logic of the policy of systematic violations of the international humanitarian law by Azerbaijan. It has also become the norm for the Azerbaijani side to use the media to disseminate materials on prisoners of war and hostages, which put them in the most humiliating and degrading situation.
2015-05-05
NKR MFA Statement
On May 3, 2015, the sixth regular parliamentary elections were held in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR) with over 70% turnout. The elections were held in a free and competitive atmosphere and in full compliance with the international standards, as assessed by more than 100 international observers from around 30 countries.
2015-05-05
Monitoring
On May 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the north-west direction of the Seisulan settlement of the NKR Martakert region.
The NKR Foreign Minister Received German Observers
On May 1, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received members of the German Left Party Piotr Stefan Jan Luczak, Sven Diedrich, as well as former German Ambassador to Armenia Hans-Jochen Schmidt, who had arrived in Artsakh to observe the parliamentary elections.
2015-04-28
NKR Foreign Minister Received Henry Morgenthau`s Great-granddaughter
On April 28, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received professor of the Harvard University Dr. Pamela Steiner, the great-granddaughter of a true friend of the Armenian people, the U.S. Ambassador to Constantinople in 1913-1916, Henry Morgenthau.
2015-04-27
Monitoring
On April 27, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the northern direction of the Talish village of the NKR Martakert region.
NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs received Antonia Arslan
On April 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received famous Italian Armenian writer, essayist and literary critic, author of the novel «The Lark Farm» dedicated to the Armenian Genocide, Antonia Arslan, who had arrived in Artsakh, and accompanying her professor of the New York University Siobhan Nash-Marshall.
Answer of the NKR MFA Information and Public Relations Department to the Question of NEWS.am
By disseminating the video messages of Andranik Grigoryan, the first of which was made public on the next day after he was taken prisoner, Azerbaijan grossly violates the norms of the international humanitarian law, in particular, Article 13 of the Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, adopted on 12 August 1949, protecting the prisoners of war from public curiosity.
2015-04-01
Presentation of the Book "ARMENIANS OF NAGORNO KARABAKH: History. Culture. Traditions” in Moscow
On March 30, the presentation of the monograph of Doctor of Historical Sciences, Academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, leading researcher of the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alla Ter-Sargsyan "Armenians of NAGORNO KARABAKH: History. Culture. Traditions” took place at the House of Journalists in Moscow.
Event at the Institute of Public Management and Territorial Governance of France`s Aix-en-Provence City
On March 27, the undergraduate students of the Department of Public Marketing and Communication of the State Institute of Public Management and Territorial Governance (IMPGT) of France`s Aix-en-Provence City defended their graduation theses on the topic of elaboration of the strategy of territorial marketing and communication for Nagorno Karabakh.
2015-03-26
Screening of the Film "A Century-long Genocide. Black January of Baku" in Washington
On March 24, the Permanent Representation of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the USA organized the screening of the documentary film "A Century-long Genocide. Black January of Baku" in the St. Mary Church in Washington. A reception took place before the film screening.
Annual Meeting at the NKR MFA
On March 18, a working meeting chaired by Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. The activities of the Foreign Ministry in 2014 were summarized at the meeting.
2015-03-18
Monitoring
On March 18, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Hadrut direction.
The NKR Permanent Representative to the USA Delivered a Speech at the Columbia University
On March 4, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the USA Robert Avetisian participated in the event entitled “The Nagorno Karabakh Republic, Artsakh: Challenges and Achievements in a Tough Neighborhood”, which was organized by the Armenian Students’ and took place at the Columbia University of New York.
2015-03-04
Monitoring
On March 4, in accordance with the arrangement achieved with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the north-west direction of the Talish village of the NKR Martakert region.
NKR Permanent Representative Participated in the Discussions at the U.S. Congress
On February 19, NKR Permanent Representative to the USA Robert Avetisyan participated in the special discussions on the Armenian issues organized at the U.S. Congress by the Office of Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Frank Pallone.
2015-02-20
Monitoring
On February 20, in accordance with the arrangement achieved with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the nothern direction of Kuropatkino settlement of the NKR Martuni region.
2015-02-13
AN EVENT AT THE U.S. CONGRESS COMMEMORATING THE VICTIMS OF THE ARMENIAN POGROMS IN AZERBAIJAN
On February 11, Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to the USA Robert Avetisian participated in an event taken place at the USA Congress and organized by the Washington Office of the Armenian National Committee of America. The event was dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Armenian pogroms in Azerbaijan in 1988-1990, as well as the numerous challenges that independent Artsakh faced in the social, economic, and other spheres.
2015-02-12
Answer of the NKR MFA Spokesperson to the Question of NEWS.am
As it was already reported, during the meeting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan and the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, Herbert Salber, exchanged views on a range of issues, including the possibilities and prospects of cooperation between the EU and Artsakh.
2015-02-10
Monitoring
On February 10, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the east direction of the Seisulan settlement of the NKR Martakert region.
2015-02-10
NKR Foreign Minister Met with EU Special Representative
On February 10, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit to Yerevan, met with EU Special Representative for South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia, Herbert Salber.
2015-02-06
NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Received Students of Russian National Research Tomsk State University
On February 6, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received a group of postgraduate students of the Russian National Research Tomsk State University, which had arrived in Artsakh in the framework of the Winter School initiated by the “Russian-Armenian Cooperation” Organization and supported by the “Russia in Global Affairs” journal.
The OSCE Monitoring Was Stopped
On January 14, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Hadrut direction near Horadiz settlement.
Monitoring
On December 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Martuni direction.
2014-11-21
Answer of the NKR MFA Information and Public Relations Department to the Question of NEWS.am
It is regrettable that, ignoring the calls of the international community to take concrete steps towards creating conditions for recovery of the bodies of the crew and to refrain from such ceasefire violations, Azerbaijan continues to make statements, where it distorts the essence of the incident and manipulates facts.
2014-11-21
NKR Foreign Minister Met with Participants of the Voice of Artsakh Youth Project
On November 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan met with participants of the Voice of Artsakh Youth project organized by the European Integration and Institute for Public Diplomacy of Artsakh NGOs under the assistance of the NKR Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs.
Friendship Declaration Signed Between the NKR Askeran and French Bouc-Bel-Air Cities
On November 19, within the framework of the visit of Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Narine Aghabalian to France, a Friendship Declaration between the NKR Askeran and French Bouc-Bel-Air cities was signed at the City Hall of Bouc-Bel-Air.
The NKR State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages, and Missing Persons appealed to the ICRC
On November 18, the NKR State Commission on Prisoners of War, Hostages, and Missing Persons appealed to the Mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Nagorno Karabakh, requesting to mediate in the search and repatriation of the remains of the crew of the NKR air force helicopter shot down on November 12 by the armed forces of Azerbaijan.
Monitoring
On November 18, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Askeran direction.
Hadrut (NKR) and Burbank (USA) Became Friendship Cities
On October 28, the Burbank City Council, California, unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing the town of Hadrut of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic as a “Friendship City”.
NKR MFA Statement
Shooting down an NKR Defense Army Air Force helicopter by Azerbaijan during training flight near the line of contact is an unprecedented violation of the ceasefire fraught with serious escalation of tension in the conflict zone.
2014-11-13
Appeal of the NKR State Commission on prisoners of war, hostages and the missing persons to the ICRC
On November 13, State Commission on prisoners of war, hostages and the missing persons of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic appealed to the International Committee of Red Cross mission in Nagorno Karabakh in connection with the unarmed helicopter, shot down during its training flight on November 12 by the Azerbaijani armed forces.
2014-11-07
Official Statement of the Parliament of Navarre
On November 3, Board of Spokespersons of the Parliament of Navarre (Spain`s autonomous community /region) issued an official statement, where it calls on the international community, especially the OSCE Minsk Group and the European to take all necessary effective steps to find a peaceful and democratic solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
2014-11-05
Monitoring
On November 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the east direction of the Seisulan settlement of the NKR Martakert region.
Visit of the NKR Foreign Minister to Canada Underway
On October 28, in the framework of his visit to Canada, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan delivered a lecture entitled "Regional Security of the South Caucasus and Protection of Basic Human Rights" at the Carleton University in Ottawa. During the lecture he presented the current stage of the peaceful settlement of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh, as well as touched upon the achievements of the NKR since its independence and the present-day challenges.
NKR Foreign Minister Received Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia in Hessen and Landrat of Bergstrasse
On October 21, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia in the German state of Hessen Steven Brian Fera and Landrat of Bergstrasse Matthias Wilkes who had arrived in Artsakh on the occasion of the opening of the Specialized Auditorium of German language at the Artsakh State University.
2014-10-09
NKR Foreign Minister Received Students of the Diplomatic School of Armenia
On October 9, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received delegation of students of the Diplomatic School of Armenia, led by its Director, Ambassador Vahe Gabrielyan. They were in Artsakh on a study visit.
Monitoring
On October 9, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the south-east direction of the Kuropatkino settlement of the NKR Martouni region.
Monitoring
On September 30, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Askeran direction.
Monitoring
On September 17, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the southern direction of the Gyulistan village of the Shahumian region.
2014-09-17
Meeting at the Central Office of the Basque Nationalist Party
On September 15, NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan met with member of the Spanish Parliament, head of the leading Basque Nationalist Party parliamentary faction Aitor Esteban Bravo and the Party’s foreign affairs coordinator Inaki Goicoetxea Gonsales at the BNP Central Office in the city of Bilbao, the Basque Country.
The Basque Parliament adopted Motion about the Right to Self Determination of Nagorno Karabakh
The Motion expresses the Basque Parliament’s support to the
efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group and states that the implementation of all confidence
building measures proposed by the OSCE Minsk group is a necessary condition for the settlement of the conflict. The parliament also calls on sides to withdraw snipers and activate the mechanisms for investigating ceasefire violations.
Article of the NKR Permanent Representative to Germany published
On August 19, the article of Permanent Representative of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to Germany Harutyun Grigorian "Nagorno Karabakh and the Right of Peoples to Self-Determination" was published at the site of the “European Center for Geopolitical Analysis” in Germany.
2014-09-03
France-Karabakh Friendship Circle Welcomes the Resolution of the California State Senate
On September 1, France-Karabakh Friendship Circle issued a statement, warmly welcoming Resolution AJR 32 adopted on August 27, 2014 by the California State Senate, which "encourages and supports the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic’s continuing efforts to develop as a free and independent nation in order to guarantee its citizens those rights inherent in a free and independent society”.
Answer of Foreign Minister of the NKR to the Question of the Mediamax agency
Question: Yesterday, the California State Senate adopted a resolution recognizing the independence of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and the right of the people of Artsakh to self-determination. How would you comment on the adoption of this resolution? Which developments will it bring to in the process of international recognition of the Republic of Artsakh?
NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Received Scouts of the Armenian General Athletic Uniоn
On August 14, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received scouts of the USA Western Region (Glendale) "Ararat" Chapter of the Homenetmen - Armenian General Athletic Uniоn, who had paid a familiarization visit to Artsakh.
2014-08-11
Answer of the Foreign Minister of the NKR to the Question of Karabakh-Open.info News agency
We think the very fact of holding a trilateral meeting between the Presidents of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia amid the unprecedented escalation of tensions along the Line of Conflict and the Armenian-Azerbaijani border is already a positive step that can help stabilize the situation in the zone of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh.
2014-08-07
The NKR Foreign Minister Had a Telephone Conversation with his Pridnestrovian colleague
On August 6, at the initiative of the Pridnestrovian side, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan had a telephone conversation with Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic for International Cooperation, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nina Shtanski.
Monitoring
On August 1, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the northern direction of the Kuropatkino settlement of the NKR Martouni region.
NKR Foreign Minister Received AGBU Interns
On July 12, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, received interns of the Armenian General Benevolent (AGBU) who had arrived in the NKR with a familiarization visit within the frameworks of the Yerevan Summer Internship Program.
Monitoring
On July 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the northern direction of the Talish village of the NKR Martakert region.
2014-06-23
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the NKR Received Members of the “European Free Alliance” Party
On June 23, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received members of the European political Party “European Free Alliance” Miguel Martinez Tomey, Eva Bidania Ibargutxi, and Chairman of the organization “European Friends of Armenia” Eduardo Lorenzo Ochoa, who are in Artsakh on a familiarization visit.
2014-06-10
Monitoring
On June 10, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Hadrut direction near Horadiz settlement.
Monitoring
On May 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Martakert-Tartar road section, with the participation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmen.
Statement of the NKR MFA on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Ceasefire Agreement
Today marks 20 years of the ceasefire agreement in the Azerbaijani -Karabakh conflict zone signed by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia with the mediation of the Russian Federation. The agreement, which became the only real achievement in the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict settlement process put an end to large-scale hostilities and thus laid the foundations for peace talks as well as created conditions for the activities of mediators to find a just and lasting solution to the conflict.
2014-05-09
A Joint Resolution of the Assembly of California
On May 8, 2014 Assembly of California adopted a joint Resolution in support for the Nagorno Karabakh Republic՝s efforts to develop as a free and independent nation. Below is the full text of the Resolution.
Monitoring
On May 6, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the north-west direction of the Seisulan settlement of the NKR Martakert region.
Roundtable at Tufts University
On April 28, Nagorno Karabakh Republic Permanent Representative to the USA Robert Avetisyan participated in the roundtable discussion on Azerbaijan-Karabakh conflict, which took place at US Tufts University’s Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, organized by students of the university’s Tavitian Scholars Program Class of 2014.
Monitoring
On April 2, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Hadrut direction near Horadiz settlement.
2014-03-26
Event in Montebello, California
On March 22, an annual event of the ARF-D Dro Committee took place at the Armenian Centre of Montebello, California.
Monitoring
On March 19, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Askeran direction near Bash Karvend village.
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (the Artsakh Republic) considers the referendum held on March 16 in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea as yet another manifestation of realization of the right of people to self-determination.
Monitoring
On February 18, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Martakert-Terter road section.
Monitoring
On February 7, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Hadrut direction near Horadiz settlement.
Los Angeles City Council resolution
U.S. Los Angeles City Council unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing the Nagorno Karabakh Republic as an independent and sovereign state.
2014-01-24
Freedom House recognized NKR as a “partly free” country
On January 23, the non-governmental organization Freedom House, which conducts research on the current state of political and civil liberties in the world, published its annual report, according to which the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, as in previous year, according to both criteria got “5” and was again named as a “partly free” country.
Monitoring
On January 23, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Hadrut direction near Horadiz settlement.
2014-01-20
Statement of the NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In the early hours of January 20, the armed forces of Azerbaijan made two simultaneous diversion attempts at the Line of Contact with the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic in the northeastern (Jraberd) and the southeastern (Korgan) directions.
2014-01-15
Monitoring
On January 15, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the northern direction of the Kuropatkino settlement of the NKR Martouni region.
2013-12-04
Monitoring
On December 4, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Hadrut direction.
Monitoring
On November 21, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Askeran direction near Bash Karvend village.
An Event Dedicated to Artsakh Took Place in Issy-Les-Moulineaux
On November 14, 2013, an event dedicated to the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic took place in the city of Issy-les-Moulineaux which was organized by Nor Serund (New Generation) Youth Association’s unit after Artur Mkrtchyan, the first Chairman of the National Assembly of Artsakh.
The NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Met the EU Special Representative
On October 30, 2013, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan met in Yerevan with EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia Philippe Lefort.
2013-10-25
Monitoring
On October 25, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan near NKR Martakert region’s Levonarkh village.
The monitoring of the line of contact was stopped because of the shots from the Azerbaijani side
A planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan to be conducted by the OSCE Mission in the Hadrut direction, scheduled for October 17, was stopped because of the submachine gun shots from the Azerbaijani side towards the positions of the NKR Defense Army.
2013-10-08
NKR Foreign Minister Received the Students of the RA MFA Diplomatic School
On October 7, 2013, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the delegation of students of the Diplomatic School of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, headed by Director of the School Vahe Gabrielyan, which was on a familiarization visit to Stepanakert.
2013-10-07
Ceremony of Oath Taking of Young Diplomats at the MFA
On October 7, 2013, a solemn ceremony of oath taking by young diplomats took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic where the applicants who had passed the MFA external competition in June, 2013 participated.
2013-10-07
Visit of the French Delegation to Artsakh
On October 5, 2013, the delegation of the Mayor՛s Office of the French town of Les-Pennes-Mirabeau visited the region of Martuni, NKR, and held meetings with Mayor of Martuni Mher Khachatryan and representatives of the regional administration of Martuni.
SCREENING Of THE FILM OUR ARTSAKH IN PARIS
On October 1, 2013, in the framework of the events dedicated to the 22nd anniversary of the independence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, screening of the film Our Artsakh took place at Club de l՝etoile famous in Paris.
Meeting at the NKR MFA
On September 28, 2013, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received members of the delegation of the French city of Vienne headed by Mayor Jacques Remilier, who had arrived in Stepanakert.
Friendship park in Shushi
On September 23, the solemn ceremony of opening the park of friendship between the cities of Shushi and Los Angeles took place in Shushi. On this occasion, a statue of an angel, which is the symbol of the two cities, was installed in the park.
2013-09-18
NKR FOREIGN MINISTER RECEIVED BRITISH PARLIAMENT MEMBERS
On September 18, NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan received members of the Armenian-British Friendship Group Stephen Pound and John Whittingdale at the NKR Permanent Mission to RA.
2013-09-13
US Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group participated in the monitoring
On September 13, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Askeran direction.
Meeting at the NKR MFA
On September 3, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received members of the delegation of the Armenian of Les Pennes- Mirabeau town of France, who were on a visit to Stepanakert.
2013-09-01
NKR Foreign Minister Received Ambassador Kasprzyk
On August 31, 2013, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.
2013-08-30
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Nagorno Karabakh Republic
Azerbaijan, whose attempts to abort the negotiation process for the peaceful settlement of the conflict between Azerbaijan and the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR) are becoming more evident, has resorted to new propaganda tricks.
2013-08-29
Statement of the NKR MFA circulated in the UN
On August 28 the statement the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic of August 14, 2013, was circulated as a document of the General Assembly and Security Council in the United Nations Organization.
2013-08-26
Meeting at the NKR MFA
On August 26, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received a group of Russian journalists and public figures who were in Stepanakert on a visit.
2013-08-14
Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
Authorities of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) have on numerous occasions expressed their grave concern over the fraudulent campaign by Azerbaijan aimed at distorting the essence of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh and misleading the international community. This campaign expands from year to year introducing new sophisticated methods of falsifications, provocations, and revanchist threats.
2013-08-09
Meeting at the NKR MFA
On August 9, 2013, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the volunteers of the ARF՝s Nor Serund (New Generation) Youth Association who had arrived in Artsakh from France within the framework of Yerkir (Land) charity project.
MONITORING
On July 24, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Martuni direction.
The results of the working meeting were summed up at the NKR MFA
On July 19, the working meeting, with the participation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan, the senior staff of the Foreign Ministry and NKR Permanent Representatives, has come to an end.
2013-07-18
WORKING MEETING AT THE NKR MFA
On July 18, within the events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, a working meeting took place at the Foreign Ministry, with the participation of Minister Karen Mirzoyan, the senior staff of the Ministry, and the NKR Permanent Representatives to foreign countries.
2013-07-04
MONITORING
On July 4, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan near the village of Talish, the NKR Martakert region.
2013-06-28
MONITORING
On June 28, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan near the village of Seisulan, the NKR Martakert region.
2013-06-20
Interview of NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan to Mediamax news agency
The NKR status has long been determined by the Nagorno Karabakh people through free and legitimate expression of will at the independence referendum in 1991. There can’t be return to the past. The NKR’s independence and security can’t be bargained and we have repeatedly stated about it.
NKR FOREIGN MINISTER`S VISIT TO FRANCE UNDERWAY
On June 12, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic (Republic of Artsakh) Karen Mirzoyan, who was on a visit to France, met with the members of France-Artsakh Friendship Circle and discussed with them the possible directions and spheres of the Friendship Circle`s activities.
2013-06-11
Meetings of the NKR Foreign Minister in France
On June 10, NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan, who was on a visit to France, met with members of the Parish Council of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Marseilles.
2013-06-08
Meetings of the NKR Foreign Minister in Brussels
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Artsakh Republic) Karen Mirzoyan, who was on a short-term visit in Brussels, held a range of meetings with members of the European Parliament, in particular, with Head of Armenia-EU Friendship Group, member of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, member of the Bureau of the European People’s Party Eleni Theocharous and with Vice-Chairman of the parliamentary group of The Greens-European Free Alliance Michael Rivasi.
2013-06-06
MONITORING
On July 6, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Askeran direction.
2013-06-01
NKR FOREIGN MINISTER RECEIVED AMBASSADOR KASPRZYK
On June 1, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk.
2013-06-01
A RESOLUTION of the Senate of the State of Louisiana
On May 30, 2013 Senate of the US State of Louisiana adopted a Resolution in support for the Nagorno Karabakh Republic՝s efforts to develop as a free and independent nation.
Below is the full text of the Resolution.
2013-05-27
The NKR MFA Foreign Minister Received the French Parliamentarians
On May 27, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Chairman of the France-Armenia Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group Francois Rochebloine and French senators Henri de Raincourt, and Bernard Saugey, who were in Stepanakert on a visit.
2013-05-23
MONITORING
On May 23, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE Mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Fizuli direction.
NKR DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER MET WITH THE DANISH DELEGATION
On May 8, 2013, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Felix Khachatryan met with the delegation of the Danish Association on Foreign Policy Issues at the NKR Permanent Mission to the Republic of Armenia.
2013-05-08
NKR MFA PRESS SERVICE՛S ANSWER TO THE QUESTION OF NEWS.am AGENCY
NEWS.am Agency asked the NKR Foreign Ministry to answer the following question: “In his blog livejournal, President of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov, answering the question of the eMedia.am, stated that Chechen mercenaries had fought in Nagorno Karabakh for both sides. How would you comment on this statement? Does it correspond to the reality?”
2013-05-02
MEETING OF THE NKR AND RA FOREIGN MINISTERS
On May 2, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Edward Nalbandian who had arrived in Stepanakert on a working visit.
2013-04-29
Statement by the NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The operation “Ring”, launched by the special police detachments (OMON) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan, with the support of the USSR Interior Ministry՛s troops in April-May, 1991 holds a peculiar place in the history of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh, both for its scope and consequences.
THE NKR FOREIGN MINISTER RECEIVED THE NEWLY APPOINTED HEAD OF THE ICRC MISSION
On April 17, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the newly appointed head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mission in Nagorno Karabakh, Nicolas Fleury (Switzerland).
2013-04-11
NKR MFA Statement on the 21st Anniversary of Massacres in Maragha village
Azerbaijan՝s military aggression against the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, which became the continuation of Baku policy of violent crackdown on the expression of free will of the people of Nagorno Karabakh is abound with outrageous facts of crimes against the civilian population.
2013-04-05
MONITORING
On April 5, the OSCE mission conducted a monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Aghdam-Barda direction, with the participation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmen.
2013-04-04
MEETING AT THE NKR MFA
On April 4, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received Governor of the district of Bergstrasse of Hessen Federal Land of Germany Matthias Wilkes and Honorary Consul of Armenia to Hessen Steven Brayan Fera.
2013-04-04
OSCE monitoring taken place
On April 4, the OSCE mission conducted a monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Martakert-Terter direction, with the participation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmen.
2013-04-02
REPORT ON THE ACTIVITY OF THE NKR FOREIGN MINISTRY IN 2012
On April 2, President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs and participated in the meeting dedicated to the summing up of the Ministry’s activity in 2012 and the plans for 2013.
2013-03-28
NKR DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER DELIVERED SPEECHES AND LECTURES IN GREAT BRITAIN
On March 25, a round table entitled "The 25th Anniversary of the Karabakh Movement: the Struggle for Independence and Justice" and organized by the British-Armenian All-Party Parliamentary Group and the Armenian Embassy to the United Kingdom took place at the House of Commons of Great Britain.
2013-03-25
MEETING AT THE NKR FOREIGN MINISTRY
On March 25, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the delegation of the Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Armenia headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Manasaryan.
2013-03-20
France-Artsakh Circle of Friendship established
On March 19, 2013 a group of French politicians, members of the Parliament and senators representing the main political forces, announced creation of the Circle of Friendship with the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Artsakh).
2013-03-14
MONITORING
On March 14, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan near the settlement of Talish, Martakert region, NKR.
2013-03-13
AN EVENT DEDICATED TO THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARTSAKH MOVEMENT TAKEN PLACE AT THE US CONGRESS
On March 13, on the initiative of the US Congress Armenian Caucus and under the assistance of the RA Embassy and Permanent Mission of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to the USA, as well as of local Armenian organizations, an event dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Karabakh National-Liberation Movement took place at the US Congress.
2013-03-05
NKR Foreign Minister Gave an Interview to Echo of Moscow Radio Station
In an interview to Echo of Moscow Radio Station aired on March 4, 2013 minister of foreign affairs of Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan answered to a range of questions of Evgeny Buntman including the ones concerning the current stage and prospects of the settlement of the conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan as well as NKR’s position on foreign policy issues.
Meeting at the Seimas of the Lithuanian Republic
On February 26, 2013 NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan met with the members of the newly established Republic of Lithuania - the Republic of Artsakh friendship group. Along with Armenian Ambassador to Lithuania Ara Ayvazian, RA NA member Vahan Hovhannesyan other members of the Lithuanian parliament participated at the meeting.
2013-02-27
NKR Foreign Minister delivered a speech at the conference in the Lithuanian Parliament
On February 26 a conference titled “Lithuania and Armenia: a look to the recent past” dedicated to the 25 anniversary of the democratic movements in Armenia and Lithuania and the National liberation struggle of the Armenians of Artsakh took place in Seimas, Parliament of Lithuania.
MONITORING
On February 22, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan in the Martuni direction near the settlement of Kuropatkino.
2013-02-19
25 Anniversary of Karabakh Movement Marked in France
On February 15, an event devoted to the 25 Anniversary оf Karabakh Movement took place in the French town of Bouc-Bel-Air. The ceremony was initiated by the Armenian cultural s in the French towns of Bouc-Bel-Air, Pennes-Mirabeau, Septeme and Cabries-Calas and by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Permanent Mission to France.
2013-02-08
MEETING AT THE NKR MFA
On February 8, Foreign Minister of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan received the Karabakh Program Manager of The HALO Trust British NGO, Nick Smarth.
2013-02-06
MONITORING
On February 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the authorities of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the OSCE mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan, in the Hadrut direction.
Freedom House recognized NKR as a “partly free” country
The non-governmental organization Freedom House, which conducts research on the current state of political rights and civil liberties, published its annual report of 2013, according to which Nagorny Karabakh improved its rating thus moving from “not free” country to “partly free”. This change, according to the organization’s report, is mainly stipulated by the competitive presidential elections held in the NKR in July 2012, which were the fifth in succession.
2013-01-10
MONITORING
On January 10, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the NKR authorities, the OSCE mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan near the village of Seisulan, the NKR Martakert region.
2012-12-26
PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE NKR MFA
On December 26, a press conference of NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, with the participation of representatives of the local mass media, as well as foreign journalists accredited in the Republic
2012-12-15
MEETING AT THE NKR MFA
On December 15, the NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk.
2012-12-14
The 15-thousand visitor to Artsakh
Today, at the NKR MFA Consular Service, an entry visa was granted to the 15-thousand tourist of the year of 2012, 24-year-old Nguyen David Hung, citizen of the Australian state of New South Wales.
ARTSAKH’S INDEPENDENCE 21st ANNIVERSARY MARKED ON CAPITOL HILL
Members of the U.S. House and Senate joined with more than one hundred Armenian American community leaders at December 5th Capitol Hill celebration of Nagorno Karabakh’s independence, featuring a keynote address by the Foreign Minister of Nagorno Karabakh, Karen Mirzoyan.
2012-12-05
MONITORING
On December 5, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the NKR authorities, the OSCE mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan in Hadrout direction.
2012-11-30
The NKR Foreign Minister made a speech at an International Forum
Foreign Minister of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan made a speech at an international forum titled "Regional Security Dynamics in the South Caucasus", which was held on November 29 in Yerevan.
2012-11-28
MONITORING
On November 28, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the NKR authorities, the OSCE mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan in Martouni direction, near the village of Kuropatkino.
2012-11-24
MEETING AT THE NKR MFA
On November 24, the NKR Foreign Minister Karen Mirzoyan received the delegates of the EU-Armenia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee of the RA National Assembly headed by Co-Chair of the Committee Samvel Farmanyan.
The NKR Foreign Minister’s letter addressed to the UN General Secretary
Excellency,
I am writing to communicate the position of my Government regarding the issue of the rehabilitation of the Stepanakert airport and in response to the groundless allegations of the representative of Azerbaijan to the United Nations contained in a document circulated on 11 October 2012 (A/67/507-S/2012/754).
2012-10-25
PRESENTATION CEREMONY IN STUTTGART
Within the Days of Armenian Culture, the presentation of the book of Artsakh: the Garden of Armenian Culture and Traditions took place in the capital city of Stuttgart, state of Baden-Wurttemberg, German Federative Republic. The ceremony was initiated by the NKR Permanent Mission to Germany and supported by the local Armenian community.
2012-10-23
MONITORING
On October 23, the OSCE mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan near Talish settlement, Martakert region, NKR, in accordance with the arrangement reached with the NKR authorities.
2012-10-22
MEETING AT THE NKR MFA
On October 22, NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Karen Mirzoyan received Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk who had arrived in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to head the monitoring on the Line of Contact between the armed forces of Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan scheduled for October 23.
2012-10-12
MEETING AT THE NKR MFA
On October 11, the NKR Minister of Foreign Affairs Karen Mirzoyan received the delegation of the Diplomatic School of Armenian Foreign Ministry, led by Director of the school Vahe Gabrielyan that was on a familiarization visit to Stepanakert.
2012-10-10
MONITORING
On October 10 the OSCE mission conducted a planned monitoring of the Line of Contact between the armed forces of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan in the direction of Askeran in accordance with the arrangement reached with the NKR authorities.
MEETING AT THE ARMENIAN CULTURAL CENTER IN CANADA
On September 23, a meeting with public representatives took place at the Armenian Cultural Center in Canada. Member of the Canadian Parliament Jim Karygiannis also participated in the meeting. The parliamentarian, in particular, shared his impressions on the recent presidential elections in the NKR, in which he had participated as an international observer. Mr. Karygiannis noted that the elections had been held at a high level, and in this regard, Artsakh could be an example for many countries. According to the Deputy, he saw a fully-formed and well-functioning state system.
2012-09-25
President Sahakyan visited the NKR foreign ministry
On 22 September President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the NKR ministry of foreign affairs and introduced to the staff the newly appointed minister Karen Mirzoyan.
2012-09-25
Structure of the Cabinet of Ministers is established
On 22 September President Bako Sahakyan, guided by Paragraph 4 of Article 68 of the NKR Constitution signed a decree on appointing members of the state government.
NKR MFA Statement
22 years ago, on May 12, 1994, a termless agreement on ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, signed by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the Azerbaijani Republic and the Republic of Armenia through the mediation of the Russian Federation, entered into force. This agreement, as well as the February 6, 1995 trilateral agreement on strengthening the ceasefire, signed under the auspices of the OSCE, still remain the only real achievement, which laid the foundation for peace talks and created conditions for the mediators activities on finding a just and final solution to the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict.
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NKR MFA Statement
22 years ago, on May 12, 1994, a termless agreement on ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, signed by the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, the Azerbaijani Republic and the Republic of Armenia through the mediation of the Russian Federation, entered into force. This agreement, as well as the February 6, 1995 trilateral agreement on strengthening the ceasefire, signed under the auspices of the OSCE, still remain the only real achievement, which laid the foundation for peace talks and created conditions for the activities of the mediators on finding a just and final solution to the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict.
Visit of the NKR Foreign Minister to the Danish Island of Bornholm
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan, who is on a working visit to the Kingdom of Denmark, participated in the annual People s Meeting «Folkemødet» public forum in the Danish Island of Bornholm.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic