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                  <title>Embassy of Armenia to Austria and Slovakia, Permanent Mission of Armenia to OSCE, UN </title>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Mr. Arsen Mikayelyan, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia at the 13th Meeting of the UNTOC COP Working Group on Firearms]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/05/11/statement-by-mr-arsen-mikayelyan-deputy-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-armenia-at-the-/15762]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Republic of Armenia remains committed to strengthening international cooperation and exchanging good practices in the prevention and combating of illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of Armenia at the OSCE Chairpersonship Conference on Anticipating Technologies &ndash; for a Safe and Humane Future]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/05/08/osce_conference_geneva/15776]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[At the outset, allow me to thank the Swiss Chairpersonship for convening this timely and forward-looking conference, and to express our appreciation to CERN and the ICRC for hosting us in venues that so powerfully embody the spirit of science diplomacy and humanitarian law.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement delivered by the delegation of Armenia at the 1563rd meeting of the OSCE PC on  the 8th Summit of the European Political Community and  Armenia-EU Summit held in Yerevan on 4 and 5 May 2026]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/05/07/osce_pc_1563_EPCSummit/15771]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[We would like to inform the Permanent Council about the 8th Summit of the European Political Community, which took place in Yerevan on 4 May 2026&nbsp;and the first-ever Armenia&ndash;European Union Summit on 5 May 2026.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the delegation of Armenia on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, observed on 3 May 2026, delivered at the 1563rd meeting of the Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/05/07/statement_oscepc1563_pressfreedom/15770]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia reaffirms the profound role that free, independent and impartial media plays in creating resilient and sustainable societies and strengthening democratic principles.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement delivered by the delegation of Armenia at the 1563rd meeting of the OSCE PC  on the 81st Anniversary of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/05/07/statement_osce1563/15769]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Victory Day remains a defining milestone in human history, marking the defeat of Nazism and the emergence of a new international order grounded in the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Mr. Arsen Mikayelyan, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia at the Programme and Budget Committee of the IAEA Board of Governors]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/05/04/statement-by-mr-arsen-mikayelyan-deputy-permanent-representative-of-the-republic-of-armenia-at-the-/15735]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach that aligns resources with priorities, particularly the needs of developing countries. Adequate, predictable, and sustainable funding for technical cooperation must remain a central pillar, ensuring that all Member States can fully benefit from the peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[&ldquo;A Taste of the World&rdquo; Charity Luncheon at the UN Office in Vienna]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/04/29/un_luncheon/15732]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 29, the UN Women&rsquo;s Guild organized charity luncheon at the United Nations Office in Vienna (UNOV), titled &ldquo;A Taste of the World.&rdquo; This annual event brings together UN Member States, offering them an opportunity to showcase their national culinary delights.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia-Austria Economic Forum in Vienna]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/04/29/amb_events/15731]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 29, the Armenia&ndash;Austria Business Forum was held at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber in Vienna, bringing together representatives from the Ministries of Economy of Armenia and Austria, Enterprise Armenia, and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, as well as representatives from approximately a dozen Armenian companies and nearly forty Austrian companies, providing a dynamic pla]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Commemoration Ceremonies of the Armenian Genocide were held at St. Stephen&rsquo;s Cathedral in Vienna and in Bratislava at Khachkar memorial]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/04/24/amb_events/15707]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 24, a commemorative ceremony marking the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held at St. Stephen&rsquo;s Cathedral in Vienna, featuring a concert program in the style of a jazz requiem entitled &ldquo;Prayer Wheel&rdquo;. Performances were delivered by the Vienna Philharmonic Choir and students of the Salzburg Music Gymnasium, under the direction of Austrian-Armenian composer K]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement in response to the report of Ambassador Jan Braathu, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1561st meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/04/23/statement_oscepc1561/15768]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Delegation of Armenia welcomes Representative on Freedom of the Media&nbsp;Ambassador Jan Braathu back to the Permanent Council and expresses its appreciation for the comprehensive and substantive report.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Concert dedicated to Armenian-French chansonnier Charles Aznavour]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/04/21/amb_events/15706]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 21, the &ldquo;Sounds of Armenia&rdquo; music festival opened at Porgy &amp; Bess concert hall in Vienna. The festival features a three-day program of events, including concerts and literary readings, aimed at promoting Armenian culture and musical art.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia Elected to the UN Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/04/10/ccpcj_election/15639]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 8 April, the United Nations Economic and Social Council re-elected the Republic of Armenia to the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) for the 2027&ndash;2029 term.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting Between the Ambassador of Armenia and the Director of the Austrian Development Agency]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/24/amb_ada/15553]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 24 March, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan held a meeting with Mr. Bernd Br&uuml;nner, Director of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA).]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement in response to the report by the Director of the ODIHR delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1558th meeting of the Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/03/19/statement_pc_1558/15538]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[At the center of Armenia&rsquo;s cooperation with the ODIHR in 2026, certainly, are the parliamentary elections scheduled for 7 June.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Permanent Representative Andranik Hovhannisyan at the Global Fraud Summit High-level Special Session on National Commitments]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/03/17/Statemets_Global Fraud Summit 2026/15681]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia pledges to continue to implement comprehensive reforms aimed at strengthening the institutional capacities of the law enforcement system focusing on advancing digitalization, enhancing analytical and investigative capabilities, as well as expanding international cooperation.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement on International Women&rsquo;s Day as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan  at the 1556th meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/03/05/osce_pc1556/15440]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[That same year, Armenia appointed Ms. Diana Abgar as its envoy to Japan, making her one of the first female Ambassadors in the history of diplomacy.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Discussion with the Ambassador of Armenia at the International Institute for Peace]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/03/amb_iip/15428]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 3, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan participated in a background discussion at the International Institute for Peace in Vienna, where he briefed think tank experts, analysts, and journalists on Armenia&rsquo;s foreign policy priorities.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1555th meeting of the OSCE PC in response to the Address of Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova, President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/02/26/statement_pc_1555/15392]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia warmly welcomes His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi of Moldova and thanks him for his comprehensive and forward-looking address, delivered in his capacity as President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 98th Joint meeting of the PC and the FSC On Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security Treatment of Prisoners of War: Obligations and Responsibilities]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/02/25/statement_fsc_pc_98/15393]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The issue of 19 Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan requires a resolution.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting between the Ambassador of Armenia and the Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/25/amb_wko/15427]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 25, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan met with Bettina Dorfer-Pauschenwein, Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WK&Ouml;).]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Ambassador of Armenia with the President of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/18/amb_aies/15425]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 18, Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador of Armenia to Austria, met with Dr. Werner Fasslabend, President of the Austrian Institute for European and Security Policy (AIES).]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement in response to the Presentation by the Chairs of the Three Committees as delivered by  Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1553rd Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/02/12/osce_pc1553/15350]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[As Armenia will host this year the seventeenth Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, we look forward to exploring opportunities for meaningful engagement and cooperation with the OSCE.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of Armenia at the 1127th Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation: &ldquo;Security dialogue: Women in the armed forces, challenges and perspectives&rdquo;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/02/11/fsc_1127/15346]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia adopted in 2025 its Third National Action Plan on the implementation of UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Brief Conversation Between the Ambassador of Armenia and the President of Slovakia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/03/amb_pres/15424]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 3 within the framework of the annual meeting of Heads of Diplomatic Missions accredited to the Slovak Republic, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan had the opportunity to assure H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic, of Armenia&rsquo;s commitment to further strengthening Armenia&ndash;Slovakia relations.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of Armenia at the Sixty-third session Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/02/02/stsc63/15345]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In recent years, Armenia has steadily developed its national space capabilities, building on its scientific heritage and achieving new milestones in the space sector.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement in response to the address by the Chair of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1551st Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/01/29/osce_pc_1551/15304]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the International Day of Commemoration of the Holocaust, as we honor the millions of victims and mark the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, we have a solemn duty to reflect on the painful lessons of the past.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan, Chair of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, delivered a video message to the Coordination Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/28/amb_ecosoc/15441]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 28 January, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan, Chair of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs, delivered a video message to the Coordination Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Mr. Arsen Mikayelyan, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia at the Ad Hoc Committee Session on United Nations Convention against Cybercrime]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/01/26/statement-by-the-delegation-of-armenia-at-the-ad-hoc-committee-session-to-prepare-the-draft-text-of/15299]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia recognizes the importance of establishing rules of procedure that are clear, transparent, and conducive to the effective implementation of the Convention.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement in response to the address of H.E. Mr. Pere Joan Pons Sampietro, President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the meeting of the Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/01/22/osce_pc1550/15262]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia attaches great importance to sustained dialogue and close cooperation between the Permanent Council and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1548th Special Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in response to the address by the Chairperson-in-Office Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2026/01/15/amb_oscepc1548/15241]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The delegation of Armenia warmly welcomes the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, to the Permanent Council and thanks him for presenting the priorities of the Swiss Chairpersonship.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement in response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative  and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan  at the 1545th meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/12/11/amb_oscepc1545/15158]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Delegation of Armenia values the mandate of the Special Representative and appreciates the vital role that it plays in strengthening co-operation across the OSCE and in advancing our collective efforts to prevent and combat trafficking in all its forms. We particularly commend the continued focus on human rights-based, victim-centered, and trauma-informed approaches, which are essential to ens]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement on the International Human Rights Day delivered by Ms. Lilit Grigoryan, Deputy Head of Mission  at the 1545th meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/12/11/osce_pc1545/15159]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On International Human Rights Day Armenia reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Ambassador of Armenia with the Members of the Austria&ndash;Armenia Friendship Group of the Austrian Parliament]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/11/amb_mps/15147]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 11, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan met with members of the Austria&ndash;Armenia Friendship Group of the Austrian Parliament.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Permanent Representative of Armenia Elected as the Chair of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/05/ambassador_chair_cnd/15124]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 5 December, at the 68th&nbsp;reconvened session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs, H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the International Organizations in Vienna, was elected as the Chair of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs at its 69th&nbsp;session.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Foreign Minister of Armenia and OSCE Secretary General]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/05/fm_oscesg_/15134]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 5 in Vienna Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Speech by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia at the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/12/04/fm_speech_oscemc32/15137]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 4, Minister Mirzoyan attended the opening of the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Speech by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia at the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/04/fm_oscemc32/15136]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 4, Minister Mirzoyan attended the opening of the 32nd OSCE Ministerial Council.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia with the Director of the OSCE/ODIHR]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/04/fm_osce_odihr/15135]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 4 in Vienna Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Maria Telalian, Director of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR).
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia Showcases National Pavilion at the UN Women&rsquo;s Guild Charity Bazaar in Vienna]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/28/unwg_charity/15082]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The annual Charity Bazaar organized by the United Nations Women&rsquo;s Guild was held in Vienna on November 28&ndash;29.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[UNIDO General Conference Adopts Resolution on Circular Economy Co-Authored by Armenia, Mexico, and the Philippines]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/27/unido_gc21/15081]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 27, the 21st&nbsp;session of the General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, adopted by consensus a&nbsp;resolution&nbsp;entitled &ldquo;Circular Economy for Inclusive and Sustainable Development,&rdquo; jointly submitted by Armenia, Mexico, and the Philippines.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of Armenia at the 21st Session of the General Conference of the Industrial Development Organization]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/11/26/unido_gc21/15061]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[I would like to reaffirm our support to UNIDO&rsquo;s technical mandate aimed at advancing inclusive and sustainable industrial development which plays a vital role in supporting Member States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and implementing the 2030 Agenda.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Ambassador of Armenia with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of the Slovak Republic]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/26/amb_mps/15060]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 26 November, Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Slovak Republic, held a meeting with Mari&aacute;n K&eacute;ry, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of the Slovak Republic.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mnatsakan Safaryan with the Vice-President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/24/osce_pa/15057]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 24, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Mnatsakan Safaryan received Lu&iacute;s Gra&ccedil;a, Vice-President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan has presented his credentials to the President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/18/amb_credentials/15026]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Slovak Republic (residence in Vienna), presented his credentials to Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia, at the Sixty-Fifth Session of Preparatory Commission of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/11/10/amb_ctbto_pc65/14978]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Since this is the first time we meet following the Executive Secretary&rsquo;s visit to Armenia, we would also like to express our deep gratitude to Dr. Robert Floyd and his able team for the productive and engaging discussions held during the visit. We firmly believe that such first-hand interactions in member states are indispensable for strengthening the cooperation within the framework of the ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan in response to the report by the Director of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights at the meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/11/06/statement_osce_pc_odihr/14979]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The delegation of Armenia warmly welcomes Ms. Maria Telalian, Director of ODIHR, to the Permanent Council. We thank her for the insightful and substantial address. Responding to such a comprehensive statement is a challenge in itself, and we will therefore limit our remarks to a few points, without diminishing the importance of others.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the 14th Session of Assembly of Parties of the International Anti-Corruption Academy]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/11/04/arm_iaca_aop14/14980]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Government of Armenia has identified the fight against corruption as a national priority, reflected both in the Government&rsquo;s program and in the Anti-Corruption Strategy and its 2023&ndash;2026 Action Plan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/28/fm_ctbto/14917]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 28, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Robert Floyd,&nbsp;&nbsp;the&nbsp; Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement in response to the address by H.E. Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1539th meeting of the Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/10/23/amb_osce_1539/14904]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia highly values Austria&rsquo;s consistent commitment to multilateralism. The Minister&rsquo;s presence at today&rsquo;s meeting is a clear demonstration of that dedication. We are convinced that multilateral diplomacy remains one of the most effective means to address the pressing challenges of our time, especially amid the turbulence currently affecting international relations.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia&rsquo;s History and Culture Presented at the United Nations Office in Vienna]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/16/armenia_unwg/14858]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 16 October 2025, the spouses of the diplomats of the Permanent Mission of Armenia to the United Nations Office in Vienna organized an event dedicated to Armenia. It showcased the rich history, culture, and traditions of Armenia. A special emphasis was made to the 34th&nbsp;anniversary of the Independence of Armenia and the achievements that have been registered so far.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the UNTOC Working Group on Trafficking in Persons]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/10/16/Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the UNTOC Working Group on Trafficking in Persons/14849]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The national legal framework of the Republic of Armenia establishes specific procedural guarantees and protective measures for victims of trafficking in persons, including the possibility of anonymous testimony, use of videoconferencing technology, psychological support during investigative and judicial processes, and cooperation with foreign jurisdictions through legal assistance mechanisms and e]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Meeting of the Foreign Minister of Armenia and OSCE Chairperson-in-office, Foreign Minister of Finland]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/14/fm_osce/14896]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 14 at the MFA of Armenia Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting with OSCE Chairperson-in-office, Foreign Minister of Finland Elina Valtonen, who was on a working visit to Yerevan.&nbsp;The Ministers first had a t&ecirc;te-&agrave;-t&ecirc;te meeting, followed by discussions in an enlarged format with the participation of delegations.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the Sixty-Eighth Session of Working Group A of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/10/13/ctbto_wga68/14831]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of the verification regime, particularly through the IMS Sustainment Strategy, remains of critical importance.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the UNTOC Working Group on Smuggling of Migrants]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/10/10/Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the UNTOC Working Group on Smuggling of Migrants/14850]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The prevention and suppression of the smuggling of migrants and related offences remains a strategic and ongoing priority for the Republic of Armenia within the framework of countering organized crime.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Third &ldquo;Vienna Diplomatic Cup&rdquo; - Rapid Chess Tournament]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/08/3rdDiplomaticCup/14812]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 8 October, 3rd Vienna Diplomatic Cup - a Rapid Chess Tournament was held at the United Nations Office in Vienna, organised by the Permanent Mission of Armenia and Austrian Chess Federation.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan with President of the Vienna International Institute for Peace]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/03/InternationalInstituteforPeace/14897]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan met with Hannes Swoboda, President of the Vienna International Institute for Peace, and the Institute&rsquo;s representatives.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Solemn reception in Vienna marking the 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/02/34anniversary/14772]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 2, a reception marking the 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia was held in the ceremonial hall of the renowned Diplomatic Academy of Vienna.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the  Thematic Discussions of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/10/01/statement_cnd/14757]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Government of Armenia recognizes prevention as the foundational pillar of an effective, humane and sustainable drug policy in line with the three international drug conventions.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Concert Dedicated to Armenian Music and Culture Held Under the Honorary Patronage of the Embassy of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/29/amb_concert/14759]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 29, under the honorary patronage of the Embassy of Armenia in Austria, a gala concert of the Vienna Beethoven Conservatory&rsquo;s music competition dedicated to Armenian music and culture took place.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement of the Republic of Armenia at the 69th Regular Session of the IAEA General Conference as delivered by H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/09/18/amb_iaea_gc/14731]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia recognizes the IAEA&rsquo;s central role in promoting safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technologies, as well as in ensuring robust and sustainable framework for nuclear safety, security and safeguards.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Interpretative statement by the Republic of Armenia on the OSCE Ministerial Council Decision regarding the Minsk process and related structures]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/09/11/armenia_osce/14740]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 11, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the OSCE, Andranik Hovhannisyan, delivered Armenia&rsquo;s interpretative statement at the 1533rd meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council regarding the Ministerial Council Decision on the Closure of the OSCE Minsk Process, Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson in Office on the Conflict Dealt with by the OSCE Minsk ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement on the Outcomes of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in Awaza, Turkmenistan as delivered by the Delegation of Armenia at the 1533rd meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/09/11/statement_osce_lldc3/14739]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia thanks the distinguished delegation of Turkmenistan for presenting the outcomes of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in Awaza.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement  in response to the address by the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly,  H.E. Mr. Pere Joan Pons Sampietro  as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1533rd meeting of the Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/09/11/amb_statement_oscepc1533/14738]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia attaches high importance to the dialogue and close cooperation between the Permanent Council and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia Concludes Two-Year Term on the IAEA Board of Governors]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/11/amb_iaea_statement/14723]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), delivered the closing statement of Armenia&rsquo;s two-year tenure as a member of the IAEA Board of Governors.]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by H.E. Mr Andranik Hovhannsiyan, Permanent Representative of Armenia, delivered at the Board of Governors of the IAEA]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/09/10/statement_iaea_agenda5/14722]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia reaffirms the inalienable right of all States Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) to develop, research, produce and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes without discrimination and in conformity with the Treaty.
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the Board of Governors of the IAEA]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/09/09/statement_iaea_agenda3/14721]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Recognizing that responsibility for nuclear security within a State rests entirely with that State, Armenia underlines the central role of the IAEA in promoting and strengthening nuclear security globally and in facilitating international cooperation in this domain.
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the Board of Governors of the IAEA under Agenda item 2: Nuclear and radiation safety]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/09/08/statement_iaea_agenda2/14720]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Emphasizing that responsibility for nuclear safety primarily rests with the State, Armenia acknowledges the central role of the Agency in supporting and assisting Member States in maintaining and improving nuclear safety for relevant facilities and activities.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Ambassador of Armenia with Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Austria]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/01/amb_nationalcouncil/14900]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 1, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan held a meeting with Petra Bayr, Chairperson of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council of Austria.
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[The Armenian delegation participated in the Helsinki+50 Conference]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/08/01/helsinki+50/14680]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia believes that the pursuit of peace can once again unite us, just as it did half a century ago.]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting Between the Ambassador of Armenia and the Governor of Carinthia, Austria]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/07/04/amb_Carinthia/14571]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On July 4, within the framework of the visit to Klagenfurt, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan met with Peter Kaiser, Governor of the Federal State of Carinthia.]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Statement on the World Refugee Day as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1526th meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/07/03/amb_oscepc_refugeeday/14664]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[More recently, in September 2023, we faced another large-scale humanitarian challenge, as approximately 115,000 Armenians were forcibly displaced and found refuge in Armenia within a matter of days.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1526th meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/07/03/amb_oscepc_1526/14663]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia reaffirms its firm commitment to upholding the absolute prohibition of torture as enshrined in the UN Convention against Torture and in the OSCE&rsquo;s documents.
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting Between the Ambassador of Armenia and the Director General of the Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/07/03/amb_DG/14570]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On July 3, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan held a meeting with Peter Webinger, Director General for Migration and International Affairs at the Federal Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Austria.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by H.E. Mr Andranik Hovhannsiyan, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Armenia,  delivered at the fifty-third session of the Industrial Development Board under agenda item 3: Annual Report of the Director General for 2024]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/07/01/amb_unido_idb/14558]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Republic of Armenia reaffirms its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and recognizes UNIDO&rsquo;s key role in advancing inclusive and sustainable industrialization. In today&rsquo;s challenging global environment, we stress the importance of strengthened multilateral cooperation to address barriers faced by developing countries, particularly in access to finance, technol]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the 64th session of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space under Agenda item 4: General Exchange of Views]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/06/27/copuos_64/14559]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[We welcome the recognition in the Pact for the Future of the importance of safe, secure, and sustainable use of outer space, and its contribution to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. We recognize that the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Space 2030 Agenda is vital to harnessing the full potential of space technologies in support of sustainable and inclusive development]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan with President of the OPEC Fund for International Development Abdulhamid Alkhalifa]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/06/26/dfm_opecfund/14906]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 26, in Vienna, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan met with Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, the President of the OPEC Fund for International Development.
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan with John Brandolino, the Director for Treaty Affairs at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/06/25/dfm_unodc/14907]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 25, in Vienna, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan met with John Brandolino, the Director for Treaty Affairs at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by H.E. Mr. Robert Abisoghomonyan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the 2025 Annual Security Review Conference Special session: Security situation in the OSCE area]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/06/25/dfm_osce_asrc/14561]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[This meeting takes place against the backdrop of unprecedented and deeply alarming deterioration of the global security architecture, including in the OSCE region.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the Sixty-Fourth Session of Preparatory Commission of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/06/24/ctbto_64/14560]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[As a steadfast supporter of the global non-proliferation agenda, we support all efforts aimed at promoting the Treaty&rsquo;s entry into force and its universalization. In light of the current global security situation, we reaffirm our unwavering support for the objectives of the CTBT and encourage Annex 2 states to sign and ratify the Treaty without delay.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the IAEA Board of Governors under Agenda Item 1: Matters referred to in document GOV/2025/42]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/06/16/amb_iaea_GOV/2025/42/14519]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia reiterates its deep concern over the unilateral attack against Islamic Republic of Iran. We strongly condemn such action and call for immediate cessation of hostilities.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement in response to the address by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta, H.E. Dr. Ian Borg as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1524th meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/06/12/amb_oscepc1524/14490]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia stands ready to contribute actively to the implementation of priorities of the Maltese Chairmanship in such areas as protection of the rights of the child, the reinforcement of the rule of law, the promotion of democratic resilience, and the advancement of measures addressing all forms of violence and discrimination. We also welcome the focus on empowering youth, which remains crucial for ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the IAEA Board of Governors under agenda item 7: Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/06/09/arm_iaea_ukraine/14522]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[We call upon all Member States to be abreast of the catastrophic consequences that the world can face amid nuclear incident and to follow their political commitments in this regard.]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the IAEA Board of Governors under agenda item 6c: The Safeguards Implementation Report for 2024]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/06/09/arm_iaea_safeguards/14521]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia regards the IAEA safeguards as a fundamental component of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the IAEA Board of Governors under agenda item 3: Technical Cooperation Report for 2024]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/06/09/arm_iaea_technicalcooperationreport/14520]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[We acknowledge the essential role of the Technical Cooperation Program as a principal mechanism for delivering nuclear knowledge and technology and assisting Member States in harnessing their benefits to address pressing challenges.
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the IAEA Board of Governors under agenda item 2: The Annual Report for 2024]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/06/09/amb_iaeaboard/14518]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia thanks the Director General and the Secretariat for the Annual Report for 2024, which provides a comprehensive overview of the IAEA&rsquo;s vital work in promoting safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear technology worldwide.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement in response to the Report by the High Commissioner on National Minorities as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1523rd meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/06/05/amb_oscepc1523/14491]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia is home to diverse national minorities who live and thrive in an environment characterized by freedom, respect, and tolerance. We remain committed to strengthening our cooperation with the High Commissioner on promotion and protection of minorities in the OSCE area.]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the Sixty-Seventh Session of Working Group A of the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/05/22/statement_ctbto_wga67/14433]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[As a steadfast supporter of the global non-proliferation agenda, we support all efforts aimed at promoting the Treaty&rsquo;s entry into force and its universalization. In view of the current global security situation, we reaffirm our unwavering support for the objectives of the CTBT and encourage Annex 2 states to sign and ratify the Treaty.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 34th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/05/19/amb_statement_ccpcj/14424]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, including in our immediate neighborhood, we still witness abuse of the judicial system for mock trials and political prosecutions paired with ill-treatment, denial of access to proper legal representation, aid and advice in blatant violation of the international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Ensuring a criminal justice system that s]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The 9th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Austria was held in Vienna]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/05/15/joint_com/14410]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 15, the 9th session of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Austria was held in Vienna.
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the 41st session of the Programme and Budget Committee (PBC) of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) under Agenda item 3: Annual Report of the Director General for 2024]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/05/13/arm_unido_pbc41/14523]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Given UNIDO&#039;s critical role in promoting sustainable industrial development and environmental protection, and in light of Armenia&rsquo;s Presidency of COP17 on Biodiversity, Armenia is committed to advancing the integration of biodiversity conservation into industrial practices.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Embassy of Armenia Hosted Launch of Vahan Teryan&rsquo;s Translation of Arthur Schnitzler&rsquo;s Novella]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/05/12/book_pres/14365]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 12, the Embassy of Armenia in Austria hosted a special event to launch the publication of the Armenian translation of Austrian author Arthur Schnitzler&rsquo;s novella &ldquo;Frau Berta Garlan&rdquo; by renowned Armenian poet Vahan Teryan. The event marked the 140th anniversary of Teryan&rsquo;s birth. Originally translated by Teryan in 1912, the work has now been republished in 2025 as a b]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement on the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism in the Second World War as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the at the 1519th meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/05/08/statement_pc_1519/14367]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Armenian nation made a significant contribution to the victory over Nazism.&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Rector of the University of Salzburg &#039;Paris-Lodron&#039; and Participation in Events Dedicated to the Arakelots Monastic Complex in Tavush region]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/05/07/amb_rector/14353]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 7, Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan met with Bernard F&uuml;rlinger, Rector of the University of Salzburg &ldquo;Paris-Lodron&rdquo;, to discuss prospects for further cooperation.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Delegation of the Republic of Armenia at the 64th session of the Legal Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/05/05/statement_copuos_lsc/14337]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[We welcome the reaffirmation of these principles in the Pact for the Future, which particularly highlights the importance of the widest possible adherence to and full compliance with the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, the cornerstone of the international legal regime governing outer space activities.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Vienna and Bratislava]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/28/amb_events/14395]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 24, on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Andranik Hovhannisyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Slovak Republic, along with the staff of the Embassy, laid a wreath at the Khachkar memorial in Bratislava dedicated to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide.
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan handed over a copy of his credentials to Igor Mauk&scaron;, Director of Diplomatic Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/22/amb_cred/14354]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Slovak Republic, H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan handed over a copy of his credentials to H.E. Mr. Igor Mauk&scaron;, Director of Diplomatic Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic.]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Foreign Minister of Armenia and OSCE Secretary General]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/20/fm_oscesg/14918]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 20, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the&nbsp;OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu.
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan&rsquo;s interview was published in April-June issue of Diplomatic Society magazine of Vienna.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/18/amb_interview_diplomaticsociety/14261]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan&rsquo;s interview was published in April-June issue of Diplomatic Society magazine of Vienna.
&nbsp;]]></description>
                     </item><item>
                        <title><![CDATA[Working meeting of the heads of Armenia&rsquo;s diplomatic missions accredited in European and North American countries and international organizations took place in Vienna]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/14/ambs_meeting/14257]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 13-14, under the leadership of Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, a working meeting of the heads of Armenia&rsquo;s diplomatic missions accredited in European and North American countries and international organizations took place in Vienna.
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement in response to the report of Mr. Jan Braathu OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media as delivered by Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan at the 1517th meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://austria.mfa.am/en/Statements/2025/04/10/statement_oscepc1517/14338]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[We firmly believe that only through genuine and collective efforts can we, as an organization, address the complex and evolving challenges facing media freedom today.
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