Edouard Nalbandian told : “Egypt is very dear to my heart, as I spent the most important phase of my life in Egypt. I consider myself, in some way, also Egyptian. I cannot forget the 14 special years I spent in this country; they were unforgettable. Part of those years was discovering this great civilisation which I admire. Let me tell you, I admire its people. I went to many countries, but Egyptians are special,”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “In general, during the past years, we had the intention to open an embassy in Israel. But also we were waiting for reciprocity; that Israel too will open an embassy in Armenia. When you intend to open an embassy in a country you expect reciprocity from the other side. So let’s see what the days will bring,”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian told : “and on the international level, in the African continent, in the Arab world, and in general. I wish all success in all aspects to Egypt and Egyptians, to enhance its regional and international role in the future. Despite all the difficulties Egypt is facing, I am sure we are expecting a bright future for this great country and its great people,”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “Anything related to the Nagorno-Karabakh issue cannot be settled without the consent of the people of Artsakh (the Armenian name for Karabakh),”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “The main and only reason for the suspension of the process is the resumption of the Turkish attempt to link the normalisation of relations with other issues like the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which has nothing to do with the Armenian-Turkish normalisation process,”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said ( about Benjamin Netanyahu ) : “I remember my very good meeting with Netanyahu and our conversation about it at that time. We agreed on what I told you now,”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Commemorating the remembrance day of genocides, we join all those who spare no effort to ensure that the 'never again' is a universal promise that is respected by everyone,"

panarmenian-en Saturday, December 9, 2017 3:36:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Jerusalem hosts centuries-old Armenian presence and rich Armenian historical and cultural heritage,"

panarmenian-en Thursday, December 7, 2017 12:03:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “We have been negotiating for a long time over basic principles. Azerbaijan says that it does not need to negotiate on basic principles. But we have to continue negotiating, because there is no any alternative way, ”

a1plus Tuesday, November 21, 2017 1:30:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "We have great plans for boosting economic, trade, interregional, humanitarian and cultural cooperation,"

itartass_en Tuesday, November 21, 2017 11:55:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian wrote : "The most important lessons that Yad Vashem in Jerusalem and Tsitsernakaberd (the Armenian Genocide memorial - Ed.) in Yerevan tell us is that new genocides, crimes against humanities can be prevented only through the joint efforts of the international community," "It is the moral obligation of Armenians and Jews, who have survived the horrors of genocide, to stand at the forefront of these efforts"

panarmenian-en Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:27:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian сказал : "Сотрудничество в направлении защиты культурного наследия в числе основополагающих принципов, озвученных ЮНЕСКО. Это имеет исключительное значение для армянского народа, так как у нас есть памятники как в регионе, так и за ее пределами, и которые были построены армянами в порядка 100 странах мира. Наши соседи проявляли разное отношение к сохранению армянского культурного наследия. Существует успешное сотрудничество с Ираном, который надлежащим образом заботится об армянских памятниках на своей территории, в отличие от соседних Азербайджана, а также Турции, где многие памятники культуры, имеющие общечеловеческое значение, были утеряны навсегда. В этой связи хочу подтвердить заинтересованность Армении в участии армянских экспертов, в проводимых на территории Турции раскопках и восстановительных работах на таких территориях, как к примеру, армянская средневековая столица Ани. Мы также глубоко озабочены нападками на армянские святыни и культурные памятники в Сирии. Глубоко убеждены, что восстановительный процесс в Сирии должен подтвердить права религиозных и национальных меньшинств, в том числе и армян, к их культурному наследию"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Thursday, November 2, 2017 1:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заключил : "Я представил польскому коллеге совместные усилия Армении и сопредседателей Минской группы ОБСЕ по продвижению переговорного процесса по мирному разрешению нагорно-карабахского конфликта на основе принципов международного права: не применения силы, территориальной целостности и права народа на самоопределение. Мы сошлись во мнении, что альтернативы урегулированию карабахского конфликта на основе принципов международного права нет "

ArmInfoPolitics-en Friday, October 20, 2017 7:57:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian сказал ( about Ближнем Востоке ) : "К сожалению, и 70 лет спустя мир не остался в стороне от этого зла. Террористические действия в отношении религиозных и национальных меньшинств на Ближнем Востоке свидетельствуют об актуальности данной конвенции. Армения одна из первых осудила эти действия террористических группировок. К сожалению, сирийская катастрофа не обошла стороной и наших соотечественников, которые терпят лишения вместе с сирийским народом и другими национальными и религиозными меньшинствами. Сирийский кризис вновь продемонстрировал, что армяне, имеющие общины во всех уголках мира, часто оказываются в центре различных глобальных вызовов. Армения при международном взаимодействии полностью учитывает это обстоятельство, в том числе в усилиях по профилактике, защите этнических и религиозных меньшинств, беженцев и мигрантов, участвуя в миротворческих миссиях, внося вклад в борьбу с терроризмом"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Thursday, October 19, 2017 7:02:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заключил : "Конечно же, Нагорный Карабах никогда не был в составе независимого Азербайджана, как неоднократно отмечал президент Армении Серж Саргсян, и никогда не может быть"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Thursday, October 19, 2017 5:32:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заключил : "Хотел бы отметить, что подытожено и парафировано соглашение между Арменией и ЕС о всеобъемлющем и расширенном партнерстве. Подписание соглашения может стать одним из важнейших достижений Брюссельского саммита Восточного партнерства, запланированного в ноябре в Брюсселе. Хотел бы также отметить важность начала диалога о либерализации визового режима между Арменией и ЕС, являющегося одним из обязательств, изложенных в Декларации Рижского саммита Восточного партнерства, что очень важно с точки зрения укрепления контактов между людьми и перемещения"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Thursday, October 19, 2017 4:25:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "One of the first resolutions recognizing the Armenian Genocide was adopted in this very hall back in 1987," "On the eve of the Genocide centennial in 2015, the European Parliament confirmed its stance, paying tribute to the memory of the victims"

panarmenian-en Thursday, October 19, 2017 3:42:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заявил : "Мы, армяне, знаем из нашего собственного опыта, что благородные идеи, заложенные в основу канадского мировоззрения, - это не просто слова. Канада была одной из первых стран, оказавших помощь жертвам Геноцида армян, приняв 109 армянских сирот и предоставив им шанс начать новую жизнь. Эта инициатива, известная как <Благородный эксперимент Канады>, была одним из первых гуманитарных проектов, в связи с которыми Канада сегодня известна во всем мире. Признав Геноцид армян как на законодательном, так и на исполнительном уровне, Канада еще раз подтвердила свою приверженность общечеловеческим ценностям. Мы высоко оцениваем ежегодные послания премьер- министров Канады 24 апреля, посвященные годовщине Геноцида"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Wednesday, October 18, 2017 4:48:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "The signing of the Comprehensive and Expanded Partnership Agreement with the EU in November at the EU-Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels could be one of the most important achievements," "Our agenda is complemented with new content. There are proposals to harmonize tariffs for roaming between the EU member states and the Eastern Partnership countries, as well as providing loans for small and medium-sized businesses in local currency"

panarmenian-en Monday, October 2, 2017 3:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Some quotes and comments were cut out of the context. I didn`t speak about concrete regions or about the conflict. I spoke about the three principles included in the five statements of the [OCSE] Minsk Group co-chairing countries, which, as the co-chairs state, are a whole and the attempts to single out any of the principles will make the settlement impossible. This is what Azerbaijan has been doing [for years],”

a1plus Thursday, September 28, 2017 9:58:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Armenia expects the Iraqi authorities and regional authorities of Iraqi Kurdistan to avoid tension and find opportunities to resolve the existing issues,"

arka-am-en Wednesday, September 27, 2017 7:22:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “While in Tehran, the Armenian PM is scheduled to discuss the ways to foster economic relations with Iran,”

iran-daily Saturday, September 23, 2017 5:12:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said ( about Serzh Sarksyan ) : "I spoke about the three principles and six provisions introduced by the Minsk Group co-chairs. Separating one principle or one provision from the others will make the settlement impossible," "Like president Serzh Sargsyan said two days ago from the UN platform, the most important aspect here is the status of Artsakh. If this issue is settled, all the other questions will get a fair and logical solution as all of them are just derivatives"

panarmenian-en Friday, September 22, 2017 12:08:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "The negotiations are going on, and we want to resolve this issue peacefully and together with the international community. In this regard, there is progress. As for Azerbaijan, by rejecting the proposals of the co-chairs, it is isolating itself. We will continue negotiations as long as possible. War is not a solution,"

arka-am-en Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11:50:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "As for the framework Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement with the EU, the signing of which is planned for November, there are no obstacles on our side, and we will not create any obstacles for signing this agreement,"

arka-am-en Tuesday, September 19, 2017 9:57:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian answered : “There is one word that scares especially the patriots of Marseille. That is the word compromise . I was asked to ask you: what do we have to rebate; and is the word compromise used during the negotiations?”

a1plus Monday, September 18, 2017 8:14:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Some of them are going to prepare video materials about Artsakh's attractiveness from a tourist perspective which will further boost the development of the sector," "Azerbaijan makes a lot of effort, compiles 'blacklists' and staff, but the fact is that the number of lawmakers, political and cultural figures keeps growing"

panarmenian-en Thursday, September 14, 2017 10:48:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian added : “Azerbaijan is trying to put a good face on a bad game, but it does not work. Armenia will continue to make efforts to resolve the conflict in a peaceful way. Azerbaijan can join, if it wishes,”

a1plus Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:35:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Today we signed the first agreement between the two countries, which provides for the abolition of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports. We hope that in the future it will be possible to abolish also the visa regime for all citizens of our countries,"

arka-am-en Wednesday, August 30, 2017 5:56:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian notes : “From the first day of the crisis Armenia has been raising its voice on many international platforms to stress the need to establish peace and stability in Syria and condemn terrorism,”

armradio Monday, March 6, 2017 6:25:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian told : “Recognition by one country is not enough, but everything has its beginning,”

armradio Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:16:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated ( about Artsakh Republic ) : “Having forced itself into deadlock, the Azeri side is trying to use force, which, they think will bring them bigger success. But soldiers in Artsakh have proven their illusions are void,”

armradio Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:16:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said ( about Artsakh Republic ) : “The negotiation process is aimed at exceptionally peaceful settlement of the conflict. We should reach not just recognition, but also realization of Artsakh people for self-determination. This will allow to hope for Artsakh’s recognition,”

armradio Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:16:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Azerbaijan is loosing negotiations – this country’s authorities have played themselves into a corner by trying to achieve success by using force,”

arka-am-en Thursday, March 2, 2017 6:13:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian added ( about Artsakh Republic ) : “Once again the people of Artsakh demonstrated that their will to build a democratic society is irreversible notwithstanding all odds of continuous use of force and threat of force, economic blockade and other hostile actions perpetrated by Azerbaijan. It does not come as a surprise that the ongoing democratic processes in Artsakh are met with such an extreme discontent in Azerbaijan – a country notorious with its human rights violations,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 22, 2017 6:17:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “It is commendable that more than hundred international observers representing three dozen countries assessed the Referendum as well organized, transparent and in line with international standards,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 22, 2017 6:17:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Of course we cannot like the fact that Azerbaijan buys weapons from our ally, which puts a lot of effort to preserve peace and stability in our region, including in cooperation with Armenia, as co-chair of the Minsk Group,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 22, 2017 6:17:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The resolution of the conflict is impossible without the participation of Nagorno-Karabakh. This is clearly understood and this is what the mediators speak of. The Azerbaijani side simply pretends that it does not understand, hiding its head in the sand, but all working documents discussed in recent years envisage direct participation of the Karabakh side in the elaboration of the agreement on comprehensive settlement of the conflict,”

armradio Monday, February 20, 2017 9:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "An important step in this process was visa waiver between our countries which would also deepen bilateral trade and economic relations,"

iran-daily Monday, February 20, 2017 8:31:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “This agreement was made on the level of Russian and Armenian presidents, who gave the order, and steps have already been taken to carry it out…Russians will be able to enter Armenia on internal passports in coming days,”

armradio Monday, February 20, 2017 6:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian told : “Of course we cannot like the fact that Azerbaijan buys weapons from our ally, which puts a lot of effort to preserve peace and stability in our region, including in cooperation with Armenia, as co-chair of the Minsk Group,”

armradio Monday, February 20, 2017 6:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Of course we cannot like the fact that Azerbaijan buys weapons from our ally, which puts a lot of effort to preserve peace and stability in our region, including in cooperation with Armenia, as co-chair of the Minsk Group,”

armradio Monday, February 20, 2017 6:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Why is Azerbaijan taking such actions? You say that it is not within the interests of the country [Azerbaijan] when people visit Nagorno Karabakh. Perhaps, this was, first of all, for that reason. Everyone understood it though Laphsin’s handover was explained and interpreted in another way. But Baku’s blacklist of people who have been declared ‘personae non gratae’ which includes names of prominent figures, government officials, foreign ministers, already speaks for itself,”

a1plus Wednesday, February 8, 2017 9:29:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Steps have been taken and will be taken in this direction,”

armradio Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:20:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “We must not give in to the provocations and refrain from pouring water on Azerbaijan’s mill,”

armradio Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:20:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The meeting with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister will take place, if the Azrei side agrees,”

armradio Wednesday, February 1, 2017 4:34:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “We are approaching the final stage of negotiations after having discussed the majority of the provisions – both economic and economic. A large delegation from the European Union will arrive in Armenia in the near future for the talks. Consultation with its members will enable us to make certain specifications to the agreement,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 1, 2017 2:07:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “People have visited and will keep visiting Nagorno-Karabakh,” “More and more people have been visiting Nagorno-Karabakh over the past years despite Azerbaijan’s discontent. The visitors include not only outstanding public, political and culture figures, but also tourists”

asbarez Wednesday, February 1, 2017 2:07:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “This only causes harm Azerbaijan’s reputation and the reputation of all those cooperating with Azerbaijan on such issues,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 1, 2017 2:07:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “If the order [for the assault] has been given by the local leadership, it proves the assumption there are people in Azerbaijani army who ignore their leadership and provoke actions that may result in unforeseeable consequences, which may escalate the conflict or prompt negative developments alike,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 1, 2017 2:07:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "We are approaching the final stage of negotiations after having discussed the majority of the provisions - both economic and economic. A large delegation from the European Union will arrive in Armenia in the near future for the talks. Consultation with its members will enable us to make certain specifications to the agreement,"

arka-am-en Tuesday, January 31, 2017 6:22:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "The OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs have proposed a meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference," "They have also suggested to organize a summit of Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers"

panarmenian-en Tuesday, January 31, 2017 6:21:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "I can't confirm at the moment as it is still unclear what games Baku will play this time as they have done on many other occasions in the past. I mean, we agree on one thing, but they cite at the last minute some problems, even blaming the refusal to meet on the Armenian side,"

panarmenian-en Tuesday, January 31, 2017 6:21:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian added : “We have held eight rounds of negotiations since the start of the talks in December 2015. The next round of negotiations is expected in February. I think we are close to the final stage, as we’re reached agreement on the overwhelming majority of the provisions of the new agreement, both political and economic ones,”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “This only causes harm Azerbaijan’s reputation and the reputation of all those cooperating with Azerbaijan on such issues,”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian told ( about Alexander Lapshin ) : “I can’t say who will benefit from the Lapshin case, but it will certainly not add honor to anyone,”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “People have visited and will keep visiting Nagorno Karabakh,”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Armenia never refuses from any meetings on the ministerial or other levels”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs express the positions of their respective countries, and the change of persons can hardly have a serious influence on the mediating efforts”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “We hope the Co-Chairs will be consistent in strongly responding to any use of force or the threat of force in the conflict zone, especially considering that ceasefire violations result in human losses. We must not allow a delayed response to be accepted by the violators of the ceasefire as tolerance towards their actions,”

asbarez Wednesday, January 11, 2017 1:42:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The Co-Chairs refer to what we have been consistently talking about. We agree with them that the ceasefire violations are unacceptable. We agree that the agreements reached in Vienna and St. Petersburg should be unequivocally implemented. The mechanism of investigation of border incidents should be implemented as soon as possible,”

armradio Tuesday, January 10, 2017 1:31:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The co-chairing countries have mentioned on many occasions which party has been turning down the implementation of the mechanism. Therefore, that party bears full responsibility for the incidents and ceasefire violations. Such mechanisms will allow, as the Co-Chairs say, to avoid reciprocal accusations. However, the fact of an Azerbaijani saboteur being neutralized at the Armenian military posts makes it clear who’s the attacker even without any mechanism,”

armradio Tuesday, January 10, 2017 1:31:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “We hope the Co-Chairs will be consistent in strongly responding to any use of force or the threat of force in the conflict zone, especially considering that ceasefire violations result in human losses. We must not allow a delayed response to be accepted by the violators of the ceasefire as tolerance towards their actions. As the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs have mentioned on many occasions, the unconditional implementation of the 1994-1995 trilateral agreements on ceasefire is a must, the incidents that result from their violation are unacceptable and cause a huge damage to the settlement process,”

armradio Tuesday, January 10, 2017 1:31:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Not all groups of people have a cause like ours. I hope one day we can find the solution to our struggle,”

asbarez Tuesday, December 13, 2016 1:28:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The Co-chairs are mediators. We would like the statements to be addressed, of course, it is so, but they have to try to say that same thing in a diplomatic manner, but even in this case it clearly addresses”

armenpress Friday, December 9, 2016 9:32:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian recalled : “let’s supplement it by 7 people, but instead of stationing them on the contact line or the conflict zone, send to Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi, after which they will have to ask Baku for permission to come or not. In this case where is the effectiveness of such an observation mission?”

armenpress Friday, December 9, 2016 9:32:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The April events constituted large-scale aggression accompanied by vicious atrocities strongly condemned by the Minsk Group Co-Chairs in their statement,”

armradio Friday, December 9, 2016 8:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian added : “The use of forces should be excluded, because it’s the use of force against the principle of self-determination that has created this conflict,”

armradio Friday, December 9, 2016 8:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said ( about Andrzej Kasprzyk ) : “Azerbaijan, which had long been refusing to agree to the expansion of the monitoring mission, now agrees for the expansion of Andrzej Kasprzyk’s team, but denies the dislocation of monitors along the line of contact or in the region,”

armradio Friday, December 9, 2016 8:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “It’s not ruled out but such meetings need more detailed preparatory works. Because if our neighbor country announces just before the Hamburg meeting that the international law is nothing, force and use of force are decisive, such a behavior deserves very tough respond. This is not only my personal opinion but also of my colleges with whom I had a chance to meet in the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting. Making such announcements by a head of a country in the 21st century evidences that those people have lost the feeling of reality”

armenpress Friday, December 9, 2016 8:09:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “exploit international fora for their own narrow political and propaganda purposes in order to spread groundless charges against Armenia,”

asbarez Wednesday, December 7, 2016 1:29:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The Armenian-French cooperation has developed and strengthened in various directions during the last years, marked by deepening of inter-parliamentary ties, expansion of economic cooperation, continuous strengthening of cultural and scientific-educational relations. Simultaneously, the decentralized cooperation, which was established between our countries 50 years ago and has gained momentum since Armenia’s independence, has also developed. Today, within the framework of over seven dozens of cooperation agreements between cities and regions of Armenia and France, we implement numerous joint projects every year in the fields of tourism, agriculture, education, culture, healthcare and others, which in terms of proportionate development for our provinces and communities is a unique assistance”

armenpress Thursday, December 1, 2016 4:49:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “I am sure this 4th conference will open new prospects, and reveal new substantial horizons for decentralized cooperation”

armenpress Thursday, December 1, 2016 4:49:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian reminded : “joint programs are being implemented in the fields of tourism, agriculture, education, culture, healthcare and other within the framework of more than 70 agreements signed between the Armenian and French cities and regions”

armradio Thursday, December 1, 2016 3:59:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “This is a unique contribution to equal development of Armenia’s regions, and Armenia highly appreciates this,”

arka-am-en Thursday, December 1, 2016 3:10:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “We had a productive discussion with our partners, referring to the results of the Riga summit. It was of key importance for the development of the relations between the EU and partner countries, while the declaration adopted in the framework of the summit put valuable emphasis and set the main guidelines for the development of relations between the Member States and partnering states on both bilateral and multilateral formats. The implementation of the provisions of the Riga summit has been in the focus of our activities for the last two years. As for Armenia, I can say we managed to record some achievements in the passing year. We have joint a number of EU programs”

armenpress Thursday, November 17, 2016 8:14:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Today's meeting is of special importance for Armenia,"

panarmenian-en Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:49:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "And now, we are expecting to launch negotiations for joining the Common Aviation Area soon,"

panarmenian-en Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:49:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “At the same time the Azerbaijani side attempts to delude the international community, distort the reality, in order to avoid realizing those obligations which it assumed during those summits. Initially the Azerbaijanis were saying that what the ministers of the co-chairing countries were saying which was published after the Vienna meeting is solely their personal opinion. Perhaps they didn’t imagine that just after one month they would appear in a quite uncomfortable situation, because after the St. Petersburg meeting summit a new announcement was published, this time on a Presidential level, where the Vienna agreements were reaffirmed. What agreements was Azerbaijan’s leader reaffirming in St. Petersburg? How come everyone understands one thing, not just one country USA, Russia, France, and Azerbaijan understands a completely different thing”

armenpress Wednesday, November 16, 2016 5:12:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Since 2011 Azerbaijan continues to insist its obvious lie and falsification. During the 2011, 2012 meetings, when Presidents of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan mentioned the necessity of the creation of these investigative mechanisms in their announcement, the next day the Azerbaijani side returns to Baku and says there is no agreement. Azerbaijan obstructs the creation of necessary conditions for the progress of the negotiations process, why, because it fears that it will be more obviously clear that it is the violator, although everybody knows who’s the violator”

armenpress Wednesday, November 16, 2016 5:12:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Of course, we are ready to participate in meetings, but everything will depend on the developments before Hamburg, because, as a rule, Azerbaijan aggravates the situation in the conflict zone before meetings, and has now declared about large-scale military actions that will involve the whole potential of the Armed Forces – 60 thousand troops, tanks, missiles, aviation, etc. This is an obvious violation of the Vienna document,”

asbarez Wednesday, November 9, 2016 1:40:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “Any attempt to separate the principles will make the settlement of the conflict impossible. Baku should decide whether it really wants to continue the negotiations in this format. On one hand, they say ready to participate in meetings, on the other hand, they speak against the Co-Chairs’ proposals, which form the basis of settlement,”

asbarez Wednesday, November 9, 2016 1:40:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Baku has been refusing to call the agreements reached at the Vienna and St. Petersburg summits to life. Moreover, it has been doing the utmost to prevent their implementation. Those who had doubts that Azerbaijan can resort to an abrupt aggravation of the situation, got clear proofs in early April, when Azerbaijan unleashed large-scale military actions,”

asbarez Wednesday, November 9, 2016 1:40:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Armenian-Italian relations date back millennia back with demonstrations of mutual friendship and good traditions, which is a good platform for maximal strengthening and deepening the partnership”

armenpress Tuesday, November 8, 2016 8:55:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “This is the difference between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan even refused to meet the co-chairs for several months. Of course, we are ready to take part in negotiations. As always, Azerbaijan escalates the situation. Now it announced on large-scale military exercises, where almost the entire potential of the Azerbaijani Army will be involved, up to 60 thousand troops, shells, missiles etc. This is also a violation of the Vienna document, according to which they had to notify about the exercises 42 days prior, in case the number of troops reaches 9000. Not only have they failed to notify, but also take this step ahead of the Hamburg meeting, which of course escalates the situation”

armenpress Tuesday, November 8, 2016 7:37:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “On one hand they announce they are ready to meet, on the other hand they defame in fact maximalist claims and announce that the conflict can be settled only based on one principle of international right. Let me remind, that the co-chairs have numerously said and repeated that the conflict can be settled based on three principles of international right non-use of force or threat of force, self-determination right and territorial integrity, and these principles present a whole. Attempting to differentiate these principles from one another will create a quite difficult situation for the settlement of the conflict”

armenpress Tuesday, November 8, 2016 7:37:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “I have to say, that some who had doubts that Azerbaijan may escalate the situation, got clear proof as result of the large scale military operations unleashed by Azerbaijan in the beginning of April. After the aggression of April, the efforts of the co-chairs are aimed at creating corresponding conditions for progress of the conflict settlement process”

armenpress Tuesday, November 8, 2016 7:37:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Azerbaijan keeps escalating the situation in Nagorno Karabakh, and the upcoming exercise is a manifestation of provocations,"

irishsun Saturday, November 5, 2016 3:07:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “I have mentioned about this in the past, but after getting acquainted to the recent announcements from Baku, I have to reiterate that Azerbaijanis have lost the sense of reality. They have lost it to such an extent that they try to deliver the myths created by themselves for their domestic audience to the international community. Baku insists that it is ready to mutual concessions. How much is the size of the concessions according to Baku? Ensuring Nagorno Karabakh’s security? As they suggest, or the peaceful co-existence between the two peoples? This is more like a threat but not a concession. If you do not do what we say, there will be no peace. Granting autonomy? Azerbaijan has had no control over Nagorno Karabakh since the collapse of the Soviet Union, let alone now. And now it suggests autonomy under its control and presents it as a concession? This means that it offers something as a concession while Artsakh has much more today. The Azerbaijani leadership announced recently that the proposals of the Co-chairs go in conformity with theirs. But only a day before these announcements the Azerbaijani president confessed that he is pressured by the international community to recognize the independence of Nagorno Karabakh, but he resists. If the stances are in harmony, Azerbaijan should recognize the independence of Artsakh instead of resisting”

armenpress Friday, October 21, 2016 1:25:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian says : "We welcome the adoption by the Senate of the bill criminalizing the denial of the Armenian Genocide, which was approved by the National Assembly back in summer. With this step, France once again confirms its important role in the condemnation of past genocides and in the fight against their denial, as well as in the issue of preventing possible new crimes against humanity"

arka-am-en Friday, October 14, 2016 3:06:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “In April Azerbaijan, grossly violating 19940-1995 ceasefire agreements, unleashed a planned large-scale aggression against Nagorno Karabakh by applying offensive arms such as air force, heavy artillery, multiple rocket launchers, tanks. This attack was accompanied by gross violations of the international humanitarian law. Baku’s this adventure greatly impacted the negotiations and had a serious effect on the peaceful process”

armenpress Wednesday, September 28, 2016 11:18:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заявил : "В этом году также, в начале апреля Азербайджан, грубейшим образом нарушив соглашение о прекращении огня, развязал еще одну крупномасштабную агрессию против Нагорного Карабаха, без разбора беря на прицел гражданскую инфраструктуру и население. Среди жертв были 12-летний мальчик и 92-летняя женщина. Солдаты ВС НКР, взятые Азербайджаном в плен, были обезглавлены в стиле ДАИШ, а после продемонстрированы в городах и селах и распространены в социальной сети. Помимо этого, лидер Азербайджана публично наградил исполнителей этого преступления"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Saturday, September 24, 2016 2:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заявил : "Это было главной целью саммитов по Нагорному Карабаху, состоявшихся в Вене в мае и в Санкт-Петербурге в июне"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Saturday, September 24, 2016 2:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заявил : "Сопредседатели провозгласили цивилизованную формулу для урегулирования конфликта - бюллетени вместо патронов. Предложение, представленное президентами стран-сопредседателей Минской группы, фиксирует решение о будущем окончательном правовом статусе Нагорного Карабаха путем юридически обязывающего волеизъявления его населения. Люди, руководствующие средневековым варварским менталитетом, которое было продемонстрировано в апреле, вряд ли смогут принять цивилизованные подходы современного мира"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Saturday, September 24, 2016 2:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заявил : "Армения осуждает политику, которая предусматривает односторонние экономические меры в качестве инструмента политического давления"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Saturday, September 24, 2016 2:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Aggressive military response of the state to the peaceful aspiration of people to exercise their right to self-determination only legitimizes such aspiration and deprives the aggressor of any claim to authority over such people," "As part of Azerbaijan's policy of ethnic cleansing and aggression, starting from the late 80s and beginning of 90s, Armenians were massacred and expelled from their homes"

irishsun Saturday, September 24, 2016 10:39:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Aggressive military response of the state to the peaceful aspiration of people to exercise their right to self-determination only legitimizes such aspiration and deprives the aggressor of any claim to authority over such people,” “As part of Azerbaijan’s policy of ethnic cleansing and aggression, starting from the late 80s and beginning of 90s, Armenians were massacred and expelled from their homes”

panarmenian-en Saturday, September 24, 2016 10:37:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “On numerous occasions Armenia has condemned the crimes committed by Da’esh [also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL] and other terrorist groups, which threaten the peoples of the region and beyond,” “The war in Syria has [had] a devastating impact on its civilian population, including national and religious minorities who face existential threats due to identity based crimes,”

un-org Saturday, September 24, 2016 12:11:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian noted : “Azerbaijan has been turning down the agreements reached on the presidential level for several months now, thus preventing the creation of favorable conditions for the progress of the negotiation process”

armradio Wednesday, September 21, 2016 3:22:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian noted : “The four stages of the talks on the new Armenia-EU framework agreement were successfully held. The next stage will take place this month; we expect to complete the talks in the near future”

news-am Saturday, September 3, 2016 9:26:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian told : “Egypt is very dear to my heart, as I spent the most important phase of my life in Egypt. I consider myself, in some way, also Egyptian. I cannot forget the 14 special years I spent in this country; they were unforgettable. Part of those years was discovering this great civilisation which I admire. Let me tell you, I admire its people. I went to many countries, but Egyptians are special,”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “In general, during the past years, we had the intention to open an embassy in Israel. But also we were waiting for reciprocity; that Israel too will open an embassy in Armenia. When you intend to open an embassy in a country you expect reciprocity from the other side. So let’s see what the days will bring,”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian told : “and on the international level, in the African continent, in the Arab world, and in general. I wish all success in all aspects to Egypt and Egyptians, to enhance its regional and international role in the future. Despite all the difficulties Egypt is facing, I am sure we are expecting a bright future for this great country and its great people,”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “Anything related to the Nagorno-Karabakh issue cannot be settled without the consent of the people of Artsakh (the Armenian name for Karabakh),”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “The main and only reason for the suspension of the process is the resumption of the Turkish attempt to link the normalisation of relations with other issues like the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which has nothing to do with the Armenian-Turkish normalisation process,”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said ( about Benjamin Netanyahu ) : “I remember my very good meeting with Netanyahu and our conversation about it at that time. We agreed on what I told you now,”

ahram-EN Sunday, November 3, 2019 10:41:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Commemorating the remembrance day of genocides, we join all those who spare no effort to ensure that the 'never again' is a universal promise that is respected by everyone,"

panarmenian-en Saturday, December 9, 2017 3:36:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Jerusalem hosts centuries-old Armenian presence and rich Armenian historical and cultural heritage,"

panarmenian-en Thursday, December 7, 2017 12:03:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “We have been negotiating for a long time over basic principles. Azerbaijan says that it does not need to negotiate on basic principles. But we have to continue negotiating, because there is no any alternative way, ”

a1plus Tuesday, November 21, 2017 1:30:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "We have great plans for boosting economic, trade, interregional, humanitarian and cultural cooperation,"

itartass_en Tuesday, November 21, 2017 11:55:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian wrote : "The most important lessons that Yad Vashem in Jerusalem and Tsitsernakaberd (the Armenian Genocide memorial - Ed.) in Yerevan tell us is that new genocides, crimes against humanities can be prevented only through the joint efforts of the international community," "It is the moral obligation of Armenians and Jews, who have survived the horrors of genocide, to stand at the forefront of these efforts"

panarmenian-en Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:27:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian сказал : "Сотрудничество в направлении защиты культурного наследия в числе основополагающих принципов, озвученных ЮНЕСКО. Это имеет исключительное значение для армянского народа, так как у нас есть памятники как в регионе, так и за ее пределами, и которые были построены армянами в порядка 100 странах мира. Наши соседи проявляли разное отношение к сохранению армянского культурного наследия. Существует успешное сотрудничество с Ираном, который надлежащим образом заботится об армянских памятниках на своей территории, в отличие от соседних Азербайджана, а также Турции, где многие памятники культуры, имеющие общечеловеческое значение, были утеряны навсегда. В этой связи хочу подтвердить заинтересованность Армении в участии армянских экспертов, в проводимых на территории Турции раскопках и восстановительных работах на таких территориях, как к примеру, армянская средневековая столица Ани. Мы также глубоко озабочены нападками на армянские святыни и культурные памятники в Сирии. Глубоко убеждены, что восстановительный процесс в Сирии должен подтвердить права религиозных и национальных меньшинств, в том числе и армян, к их культурному наследию"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Thursday, November 2, 2017 1:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заключил : "Я представил польскому коллеге совместные усилия Армении и сопредседателей Минской группы ОБСЕ по продвижению переговорного процесса по мирному разрешению нагорно-карабахского конфликта на основе принципов международного права: не применения силы, территориальной целостности и права народа на самоопределение. Мы сошлись во мнении, что альтернативы урегулированию карабахского конфликта на основе принципов международного права нет "

ArmInfoPolitics-en Friday, October 20, 2017 7:57:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian сказал ( about Ближнем Востоке ) : "К сожалению, и 70 лет спустя мир не остался в стороне от этого зла. Террористические действия в отношении религиозных и национальных меньшинств на Ближнем Востоке свидетельствуют об актуальности данной конвенции. Армения одна из первых осудила эти действия террористических группировок. К сожалению, сирийская катастрофа не обошла стороной и наших соотечественников, которые терпят лишения вместе с сирийским народом и другими национальными и религиозными меньшинствами. Сирийский кризис вновь продемонстрировал, что армяне, имеющие общины во всех уголках мира, часто оказываются в центре различных глобальных вызовов. Армения при международном взаимодействии полностью учитывает это обстоятельство, в том числе в усилиях по профилактике, защите этнических и религиозных меньшинств, беженцев и мигрантов, участвуя в миротворческих миссиях, внося вклад в борьбу с терроризмом"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Thursday, October 19, 2017 7:02:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заключил : "Конечно же, Нагорный Карабах никогда не был в составе независимого Азербайджана, как неоднократно отмечал президент Армении Серж Саргсян, и никогда не может быть"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Thursday, October 19, 2017 5:32:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заключил : "Хотел бы отметить, что подытожено и парафировано соглашение между Арменией и ЕС о всеобъемлющем и расширенном партнерстве. Подписание соглашения может стать одним из важнейших достижений Брюссельского саммита Восточного партнерства, запланированного в ноябре в Брюсселе. Хотел бы также отметить важность начала диалога о либерализации визового режима между Арменией и ЕС, являющегося одним из обязательств, изложенных в Декларации Рижского саммита Восточного партнерства, что очень важно с точки зрения укрепления контактов между людьми и перемещения"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Thursday, October 19, 2017 4:25:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "One of the first resolutions recognizing the Armenian Genocide was adopted in this very hall back in 1987," "On the eve of the Genocide centennial in 2015, the European Parliament confirmed its stance, paying tribute to the memory of the victims"

panarmenian-en Thursday, October 19, 2017 3:42:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заявил : "Мы, армяне, знаем из нашего собственного опыта, что благородные идеи, заложенные в основу канадского мировоззрения, - это не просто слова. Канада была одной из первых стран, оказавших помощь жертвам Геноцида армян, приняв 109 армянских сирот и предоставив им шанс начать новую жизнь. Эта инициатива, известная как <Благородный эксперимент Канады>, была одним из первых гуманитарных проектов, в связи с которыми Канада сегодня известна во всем мире. Признав Геноцид армян как на законодательном, так и на исполнительном уровне, Канада еще раз подтвердила свою приверженность общечеловеческим ценностям. Мы высоко оцениваем ежегодные послания премьер- министров Канады 24 апреля, посвященные годовщине Геноцида"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Wednesday, October 18, 2017 4:48:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "The signing of the Comprehensive and Expanded Partnership Agreement with the EU in November at the EU-Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels could be one of the most important achievements," "Our agenda is complemented with new content. There are proposals to harmonize tariffs for roaming between the EU member states and the Eastern Partnership countries, as well as providing loans for small and medium-sized businesses in local currency"

panarmenian-en Monday, October 2, 2017 3:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Some quotes and comments were cut out of the context. I didn`t speak about concrete regions or about the conflict. I spoke about the three principles included in the five statements of the [OCSE] Minsk Group co-chairing countries, which, as the co-chairs state, are a whole and the attempts to single out any of the principles will make the settlement impossible. This is what Azerbaijan has been doing [for years],”

a1plus Thursday, September 28, 2017 9:58:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Armenia expects the Iraqi authorities and regional authorities of Iraqi Kurdistan to avoid tension and find opportunities to resolve the existing issues,"

arka-am-en Wednesday, September 27, 2017 7:22:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “While in Tehran, the Armenian PM is scheduled to discuss the ways to foster economic relations with Iran,”

iran-daily Saturday, September 23, 2017 5:12:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said ( about Serzh Sarksyan ) : "I spoke about the three principles and six provisions introduced by the Minsk Group co-chairs. Separating one principle or one provision from the others will make the settlement impossible," "Like president Serzh Sargsyan said two days ago from the UN platform, the most important aspect here is the status of Artsakh. If this issue is settled, all the other questions will get a fair and logical solution as all of them are just derivatives"

panarmenian-en Friday, September 22, 2017 12:08:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "The negotiations are going on, and we want to resolve this issue peacefully and together with the international community. In this regard, there is progress. As for Azerbaijan, by rejecting the proposals of the co-chairs, it is isolating itself. We will continue negotiations as long as possible. War is not a solution,"

arka-am-en Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11:50:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "As for the framework Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement with the EU, the signing of which is planned for November, there are no obstacles on our side, and we will not create any obstacles for signing this agreement,"

arka-am-en Tuesday, September 19, 2017 9:57:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian answered : “There is one word that scares especially the patriots of Marseille. That is the word compromise . I was asked to ask you: what do we have to rebate; and is the word compromise used during the negotiations?”

a1plus Monday, September 18, 2017 8:14:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Some of them are going to prepare video materials about Artsakh's attractiveness from a tourist perspective which will further boost the development of the sector," "Azerbaijan makes a lot of effort, compiles 'blacklists' and staff, but the fact is that the number of lawmakers, political and cultural figures keeps growing"

panarmenian-en Thursday, September 14, 2017 10:48:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian added : “Azerbaijan is trying to put a good face on a bad game, but it does not work. Armenia will continue to make efforts to resolve the conflict in a peaceful way. Azerbaijan can join, if it wishes,”

a1plus Wednesday, August 30, 2017 9:35:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Today we signed the first agreement between the two countries, which provides for the abolition of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports. We hope that in the future it will be possible to abolish also the visa regime for all citizens of our countries,"

arka-am-en Wednesday, August 30, 2017 5:56:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian notes : “From the first day of the crisis Armenia has been raising its voice on many international platforms to stress the need to establish peace and stability in Syria and condemn terrorism,”

armradio Monday, March 6, 2017 6:25:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian told : “Recognition by one country is not enough, but everything has its beginning,”

armradio Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:16:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated ( about Artsakh Republic ) : “Having forced itself into deadlock, the Azeri side is trying to use force, which, they think will bring them bigger success. But soldiers in Artsakh have proven their illusions are void,”

armradio Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:16:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said ( about Artsakh Republic ) : “The negotiation process is aimed at exceptionally peaceful settlement of the conflict. We should reach not just recognition, but also realization of Artsakh people for self-determination. This will allow to hope for Artsakh’s recognition,”

armradio Thursday, March 2, 2017 9:16:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Azerbaijan is loosing negotiations – this country’s authorities have played themselves into a corner by trying to achieve success by using force,”

arka-am-en Thursday, March 2, 2017 6:13:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian added ( about Artsakh Republic ) : “Once again the people of Artsakh demonstrated that their will to build a democratic society is irreversible notwithstanding all odds of continuous use of force and threat of force, economic blockade and other hostile actions perpetrated by Azerbaijan. It does not come as a surprise that the ongoing democratic processes in Artsakh are met with such an extreme discontent in Azerbaijan – a country notorious with its human rights violations,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 22, 2017 6:17:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “It is commendable that more than hundred international observers representing three dozen countries assessed the Referendum as well organized, transparent and in line with international standards,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 22, 2017 6:17:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Of course we cannot like the fact that Azerbaijan buys weapons from our ally, which puts a lot of effort to preserve peace and stability in our region, including in cooperation with Armenia, as co-chair of the Minsk Group,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 22, 2017 6:17:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The resolution of the conflict is impossible without the participation of Nagorno-Karabakh. This is clearly understood and this is what the mediators speak of. The Azerbaijani side simply pretends that it does not understand, hiding its head in the sand, but all working documents discussed in recent years envisage direct participation of the Karabakh side in the elaboration of the agreement on comprehensive settlement of the conflict,”

armradio Monday, February 20, 2017 9:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "An important step in this process was visa waiver between our countries which would also deepen bilateral trade and economic relations,"

iran-daily Monday, February 20, 2017 8:31:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “This agreement was made on the level of Russian and Armenian presidents, who gave the order, and steps have already been taken to carry it out…Russians will be able to enter Armenia on internal passports in coming days,”

armradio Monday, February 20, 2017 6:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian told : “Of course we cannot like the fact that Azerbaijan buys weapons from our ally, which puts a lot of effort to preserve peace and stability in our region, including in cooperation with Armenia, as co-chair of the Minsk Group,”

armradio Monday, February 20, 2017 6:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Of course we cannot like the fact that Azerbaijan buys weapons from our ally, which puts a lot of effort to preserve peace and stability in our region, including in cooperation with Armenia, as co-chair of the Minsk Group,”

armradio Monday, February 20, 2017 6:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Why is Azerbaijan taking such actions? You say that it is not within the interests of the country [Azerbaijan] when people visit Nagorno Karabakh. Perhaps, this was, first of all, for that reason. Everyone understood it though Laphsin’s handover was explained and interpreted in another way. But Baku’s blacklist of people who have been declared ‘personae non gratae’ which includes names of prominent figures, government officials, foreign ministers, already speaks for itself,”

a1plus Wednesday, February 8, 2017 9:29:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Steps have been taken and will be taken in this direction,”

armradio Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:20:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “We must not give in to the provocations and refrain from pouring water on Azerbaijan’s mill,”

armradio Wednesday, February 8, 2017 7:20:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The meeting with the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister will take place, if the Azrei side agrees,”

armradio Wednesday, February 1, 2017 4:34:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “We are approaching the final stage of negotiations after having discussed the majority of the provisions – both economic and economic. A large delegation from the European Union will arrive in Armenia in the near future for the talks. Consultation with its members will enable us to make certain specifications to the agreement,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 1, 2017 2:07:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “People have visited and will keep visiting Nagorno-Karabakh,” “More and more people have been visiting Nagorno-Karabakh over the past years despite Azerbaijan’s discontent. The visitors include not only outstanding public, political and culture figures, but also tourists”

asbarez Wednesday, February 1, 2017 2:07:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “This only causes harm Azerbaijan’s reputation and the reputation of all those cooperating with Azerbaijan on such issues,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 1, 2017 2:07:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “If the order [for the assault] has been given by the local leadership, it proves the assumption there are people in Azerbaijani army who ignore their leadership and provoke actions that may result in unforeseeable consequences, which may escalate the conflict or prompt negative developments alike,”

asbarez Wednesday, February 1, 2017 2:07:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "We are approaching the final stage of negotiations after having discussed the majority of the provisions - both economic and economic. A large delegation from the European Union will arrive in Armenia in the near future for the talks. Consultation with its members will enable us to make certain specifications to the agreement,"

arka-am-en Tuesday, January 31, 2017 6:22:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "The OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs have proposed a meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference," "They have also suggested to organize a summit of Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers"

panarmenian-en Tuesday, January 31, 2017 6:21:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "I can't confirm at the moment as it is still unclear what games Baku will play this time as they have done on many other occasions in the past. I mean, we agree on one thing, but they cite at the last minute some problems, even blaming the refusal to meet on the Armenian side,"

panarmenian-en Tuesday, January 31, 2017 6:21:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian added : “We have held eight rounds of negotiations since the start of the talks in December 2015. The next round of negotiations is expected in February. I think we are close to the final stage, as we’re reached agreement on the overwhelming majority of the provisions of the new agreement, both political and economic ones,”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “This only causes harm Azerbaijan’s reputation and the reputation of all those cooperating with Azerbaijan on such issues,”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian told ( about Alexander Lapshin ) : “I can’t say who will benefit from the Lapshin case, but it will certainly not add honor to anyone,”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “People have visited and will keep visiting Nagorno Karabakh,”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Armenia never refuses from any meetings on the ministerial or other levels”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs express the positions of their respective countries, and the change of persons can hardly have a serious influence on the mediating efforts”

armradio Tuesday, January 31, 2017 4:54:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “We hope the Co-Chairs will be consistent in strongly responding to any use of force or the threat of force in the conflict zone, especially considering that ceasefire violations result in human losses. We must not allow a delayed response to be accepted by the violators of the ceasefire as tolerance towards their actions,”

asbarez Wednesday, January 11, 2017 1:42:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The Co-Chairs refer to what we have been consistently talking about. We agree with them that the ceasefire violations are unacceptable. We agree that the agreements reached in Vienna and St. Petersburg should be unequivocally implemented. The mechanism of investigation of border incidents should be implemented as soon as possible,”

armradio Tuesday, January 10, 2017 1:31:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The co-chairing countries have mentioned on many occasions which party has been turning down the implementation of the mechanism. Therefore, that party bears full responsibility for the incidents and ceasefire violations. Such mechanisms will allow, as the Co-Chairs say, to avoid reciprocal accusations. However, the fact of an Azerbaijani saboteur being neutralized at the Armenian military posts makes it clear who’s the attacker even without any mechanism,”

armradio Tuesday, January 10, 2017 1:31:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “We hope the Co-Chairs will be consistent in strongly responding to any use of force or the threat of force in the conflict zone, especially considering that ceasefire violations result in human losses. We must not allow a delayed response to be accepted by the violators of the ceasefire as tolerance towards their actions. As the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs have mentioned on many occasions, the unconditional implementation of the 1994-1995 trilateral agreements on ceasefire is a must, the incidents that result from their violation are unacceptable and cause a huge damage to the settlement process,”

armradio Tuesday, January 10, 2017 1:31:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Not all groups of people have a cause like ours. I hope one day we can find the solution to our struggle,”

asbarez Tuesday, December 13, 2016 1:28:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The Co-chairs are mediators. We would like the statements to be addressed, of course, it is so, but they have to try to say that same thing in a diplomatic manner, but even in this case it clearly addresses”

armenpress Friday, December 9, 2016 9:32:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian recalled : “let’s supplement it by 7 people, but instead of stationing them on the contact line or the conflict zone, send to Baku, Yerevan and Tbilisi, after which they will have to ask Baku for permission to come or not. In this case where is the effectiveness of such an observation mission?”

armenpress Friday, December 9, 2016 9:32:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The April events constituted large-scale aggression accompanied by vicious atrocities strongly condemned by the Minsk Group Co-Chairs in their statement,”

armradio Friday, December 9, 2016 8:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian added : “The use of forces should be excluded, because it’s the use of force against the principle of self-determination that has created this conflict,”

armradio Friday, December 9, 2016 8:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said ( about Andrzej Kasprzyk ) : “Azerbaijan, which had long been refusing to agree to the expansion of the monitoring mission, now agrees for the expansion of Andrzej Kasprzyk’s team, but denies the dislocation of monitors along the line of contact or in the region,”

armradio Friday, December 9, 2016 8:27:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “It’s not ruled out but such meetings need more detailed preparatory works. Because if our neighbor country announces just before the Hamburg meeting that the international law is nothing, force and use of force are decisive, such a behavior deserves very tough respond. This is not only my personal opinion but also of my colleges with whom I had a chance to meet in the sidelines of the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting. Making such announcements by a head of a country in the 21st century evidences that those people have lost the feeling of reality”

armenpress Friday, December 9, 2016 8:09:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “exploit international fora for their own narrow political and propaganda purposes in order to spread groundless charges against Armenia,”

asbarez Wednesday, December 7, 2016 1:29:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “The Armenian-French cooperation has developed and strengthened in various directions during the last years, marked by deepening of inter-parliamentary ties, expansion of economic cooperation, continuous strengthening of cultural and scientific-educational relations. Simultaneously, the decentralized cooperation, which was established between our countries 50 years ago and has gained momentum since Armenia’s independence, has also developed. Today, within the framework of over seven dozens of cooperation agreements between cities and regions of Armenia and France, we implement numerous joint projects every year in the fields of tourism, agriculture, education, culture, healthcare and others, which in terms of proportionate development for our provinces and communities is a unique assistance”

armenpress Thursday, December 1, 2016 4:49:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “I am sure this 4th conference will open new prospects, and reveal new substantial horizons for decentralized cooperation”

armenpress Thursday, December 1, 2016 4:49:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian reminded : “joint programs are being implemented in the fields of tourism, agriculture, education, culture, healthcare and other within the framework of more than 70 agreements signed between the Armenian and French cities and regions”

armradio Thursday, December 1, 2016 3:59:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “This is a unique contribution to equal development of Armenia’s regions, and Armenia highly appreciates this,”

arka-am-en Thursday, December 1, 2016 3:10:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “We had a productive discussion with our partners, referring to the results of the Riga summit. It was of key importance for the development of the relations between the EU and partner countries, while the declaration adopted in the framework of the summit put valuable emphasis and set the main guidelines for the development of relations between the Member States and partnering states on both bilateral and multilateral formats. The implementation of the provisions of the Riga summit has been in the focus of our activities for the last two years. As for Armenia, I can say we managed to record some achievements in the passing year. We have joint a number of EU programs”

armenpress Thursday, November 17, 2016 8:14:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Today's meeting is of special importance for Armenia,"

panarmenian-en Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:49:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "And now, we are expecting to launch negotiations for joining the Common Aviation Area soon,"

panarmenian-en Thursday, November 17, 2016 6:49:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “At the same time the Azerbaijani side attempts to delude the international community, distort the reality, in order to avoid realizing those obligations which it assumed during those summits. Initially the Azerbaijanis were saying that what the ministers of the co-chairing countries were saying which was published after the Vienna meeting is solely their personal opinion. Perhaps they didn’t imagine that just after one month they would appear in a quite uncomfortable situation, because after the St. Petersburg meeting summit a new announcement was published, this time on a Presidential level, where the Vienna agreements were reaffirmed. What agreements was Azerbaijan’s leader reaffirming in St. Petersburg? How come everyone understands one thing, not just one country USA, Russia, France, and Azerbaijan understands a completely different thing”

armenpress Wednesday, November 16, 2016 5:12:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Since 2011 Azerbaijan continues to insist its obvious lie and falsification. During the 2011, 2012 meetings, when Presidents of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan mentioned the necessity of the creation of these investigative mechanisms in their announcement, the next day the Azerbaijani side returns to Baku and says there is no agreement. Azerbaijan obstructs the creation of necessary conditions for the progress of the negotiations process, why, because it fears that it will be more obviously clear that it is the violator, although everybody knows who’s the violator”

armenpress Wednesday, November 16, 2016 5:12:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Of course, we are ready to participate in meetings, but everything will depend on the developments before Hamburg, because, as a rule, Azerbaijan aggravates the situation in the conflict zone before meetings, and has now declared about large-scale military actions that will involve the whole potential of the Armed Forces – 60 thousand troops, tanks, missiles, aviation, etc. This is an obvious violation of the Vienna document,”

asbarez Wednesday, November 9, 2016 1:40:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian stated : “Any attempt to separate the principles will make the settlement of the conflict impossible. Baku should decide whether it really wants to continue the negotiations in this format. On one hand, they say ready to participate in meetings, on the other hand, they speak against the Co-Chairs’ proposals, which form the basis of settlement,”

asbarez Wednesday, November 9, 2016 1:40:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Baku has been refusing to call the agreements reached at the Vienna and St. Petersburg summits to life. Moreover, it has been doing the utmost to prevent their implementation. Those who had doubts that Azerbaijan can resort to an abrupt aggravation of the situation, got clear proofs in early April, when Azerbaijan unleashed large-scale military actions,”

asbarez Wednesday, November 9, 2016 1:40:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Armenian-Italian relations date back millennia back with demonstrations of mutual friendship and good traditions, which is a good platform for maximal strengthening and deepening the partnership”

armenpress Tuesday, November 8, 2016 8:55:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “This is the difference between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan even refused to meet the co-chairs for several months. Of course, we are ready to take part in negotiations. As always, Azerbaijan escalates the situation. Now it announced on large-scale military exercises, where almost the entire potential of the Azerbaijani Army will be involved, up to 60 thousand troops, shells, missiles etc. This is also a violation of the Vienna document, according to which they had to notify about the exercises 42 days prior, in case the number of troops reaches 9000. Not only have they failed to notify, but also take this step ahead of the Hamburg meeting, which of course escalates the situation”

armenpress Tuesday, November 8, 2016 7:37:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “On one hand they announce they are ready to meet, on the other hand they defame in fact maximalist claims and announce that the conflict can be settled only based on one principle of international right. Let me remind, that the co-chairs have numerously said and repeated that the conflict can be settled based on three principles of international right non-use of force or threat of force, self-determination right and territorial integrity, and these principles present a whole. Attempting to differentiate these principles from one another will create a quite difficult situation for the settlement of the conflict”

armenpress Tuesday, November 8, 2016 7:37:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “I have to say, that some who had doubts that Azerbaijan may escalate the situation, got clear proof as result of the large scale military operations unleashed by Azerbaijan in the beginning of April. After the aggression of April, the efforts of the co-chairs are aimed at creating corresponding conditions for progress of the conflict settlement process”

armenpress Tuesday, November 8, 2016 7:37:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Azerbaijan keeps escalating the situation in Nagorno Karabakh, and the upcoming exercise is a manifestation of provocations,"

irishsun Saturday, November 5, 2016 3:07:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “I have mentioned about this in the past, but after getting acquainted to the recent announcements from Baku, I have to reiterate that Azerbaijanis have lost the sense of reality. They have lost it to such an extent that they try to deliver the myths created by themselves for their domestic audience to the international community. Baku insists that it is ready to mutual concessions. How much is the size of the concessions according to Baku? Ensuring Nagorno Karabakh’s security? As they suggest, or the peaceful co-existence between the two peoples? This is more like a threat but not a concession. If you do not do what we say, there will be no peace. Granting autonomy? Azerbaijan has had no control over Nagorno Karabakh since the collapse of the Soviet Union, let alone now. And now it suggests autonomy under its control and presents it as a concession? This means that it offers something as a concession while Artsakh has much more today. The Azerbaijani leadership announced recently that the proposals of the Co-chairs go in conformity with theirs. But only a day before these announcements the Azerbaijani president confessed that he is pressured by the international community to recognize the independence of Nagorno Karabakh, but he resists. If the stances are in harmony, Azerbaijan should recognize the independence of Artsakh instead of resisting”

armenpress Friday, October 21, 2016 1:25:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian says : "We welcome the adoption by the Senate of the bill criminalizing the denial of the Armenian Genocide, which was approved by the National Assembly back in summer. With this step, France once again confirms its important role in the condemnation of past genocides and in the fight against their denial, as well as in the issue of preventing possible new crimes against humanity"

arka-am-en Friday, October 14, 2016 3:06:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “In April Azerbaijan, grossly violating 19940-1995 ceasefire agreements, unleashed a planned large-scale aggression against Nagorno Karabakh by applying offensive arms such as air force, heavy artillery, multiple rocket launchers, tanks. This attack was accompanied by gross violations of the international humanitarian law. Baku’s this adventure greatly impacted the negotiations and had a serious effect on the peaceful process”

armenpress Wednesday, September 28, 2016 11:18:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заявил : "В этом году также, в начале апреля Азербайджан, грубейшим образом нарушив соглашение о прекращении огня, развязал еще одну крупномасштабную агрессию против Нагорного Карабаха, без разбора беря на прицел гражданскую инфраструктуру и население. Среди жертв были 12-летний мальчик и 92-летняя женщина. Солдаты ВС НКР, взятые Азербайджаном в плен, были обезглавлены в стиле ДАИШ, а после продемонстрированы в городах и селах и распространены в социальной сети. Помимо этого, лидер Азербайджана публично наградил исполнителей этого преступления"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Saturday, September 24, 2016 2:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заявил : "Это было главной целью саммитов по Нагорному Карабаху, состоявшихся в Вене в мае и в Санкт-Петербурге в июне"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Saturday, September 24, 2016 2:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заявил : "Сопредседатели провозгласили цивилизованную формулу для урегулирования конфликта - бюллетени вместо патронов. Предложение, представленное президентами стран-сопредседателей Минской группы, фиксирует решение о будущем окончательном правовом статусе Нагорного Карабаха путем юридически обязывающего волеизъявления его населения. Люди, руководствующие средневековым варварским менталитетом, которое было продемонстрировано в апреле, вряд ли смогут принять цивилизованные подходы современного мира"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Saturday, September 24, 2016 2:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian заявил : "Армения осуждает политику, которая предусматривает односторонние экономические меры в качестве инструмента политического давления"

ArmInfoPolitics-en Saturday, September 24, 2016 2:43:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : "Aggressive military response of the state to the peaceful aspiration of people to exercise their right to self-determination only legitimizes such aspiration and deprives the aggressor of any claim to authority over such people," "As part of Azerbaijan's policy of ethnic cleansing and aggression, starting from the late 80s and beginning of 90s, Armenians were massacred and expelled from their homes"

irishsun Saturday, September 24, 2016 10:39:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “Aggressive military response of the state to the peaceful aspiration of people to exercise their right to self-determination only legitimizes such aspiration and deprives the aggressor of any claim to authority over such people,” “As part of Azerbaijan’s policy of ethnic cleansing and aggression, starting from the late 80s and beginning of 90s, Armenians were massacred and expelled from their homes”

panarmenian-en Saturday, September 24, 2016 10:37:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian said : “On numerous occasions Armenia has condemned the crimes committed by Da’esh [also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL] and other terrorist groups, which threaten the peoples of the region and beyond,” “The war in Syria has [had] a devastating impact on its civilian population, including national and religious minorities who face existential threats due to identity based crimes,”

un-org Saturday, September 24, 2016 12:11:00 AM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian noted : “Azerbaijan has been turning down the agreements reached on the presidential level for several months now, thus preventing the creation of favorable conditions for the progress of the negotiation process”

armradio Wednesday, September 21, 2016 3:22:00 PM EAT

Edouard Nalbandian noted : “The four stages of the talks on the new Armenia-EU framework agreement were successfully held. The next stage will take place this month; we expect to complete the talks in the near future”

news-am Saturday, September 3, 2016 9:26:00 PM EAT