Foreign relations of Armenia
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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Template:Sidebar with collapsible lists Since its independence, Armenia has maintained a policy of trying to have positive and friendly relations with Iran, Greece, and the West, including the United States and the European Union.[1] It has full membership status in a number of international organizations, such as the Council of Europe and the Eurasian Economic Union, and observer status, etc. in some others. However, the dispute over the Armenian genocide of 1915 and the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict have created tense relations with two of its immediate neighbors, Azerbaijan and Turkey.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs implements the foreign policy agenda of the Government of Armenia and organizes and manages diplomatic services abroad. Since August 2021, Ararat Mirzoyan has served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia.
Foreign relations
Armenia is a member of more than 70 different international organizations, including the following:
- Asian Development Bank
- Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Commonwealth of Independent States
- Council of Europe
- The EU's Eastern Partnership and the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly
- The UN's Eastern European Group
- Eurocontrol
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- European Political Community
- Eurasian Economic Union
- Eurasian Development Bank and the Eurasian Customs Union
- Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges
- International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- International Monetary Fund
- Interpol
- La Francophonie
- NATO's Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, Individual Partnership Action Plan, and Partnership for Peace
- Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
- Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
- TRACECA
- United Nations
- World Bank, the World Customs Organization, and the World Trade Organization
Armenia is also an observer member of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly, the Community of Democratic Choice, the Non-Aligned Movement, the Organization of American States, the Pacific Alliance,[2] the Arab League, the Community of Democracies,[3] a dialogue partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and a regional member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
Armenian genocide recognition
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Countries that officially recognize the events as genocide.
<templatestyles src="Legend/styles.css" /> Countries where certain political parties, provinces or municipalities have recognized the events as genocide, independently from the government as a whole.
<templatestyles src="Legend/styles.css" /> Countries that explicitly deny that there was an Armenian genocide.
As of 2025, 34 states have officially recognized the historical events as genocide. Parliaments of countries that recognize the Armenian genocide include Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.[4] Additionally, some regional governments of countries recognize the Armenian genocide too, such as New South Wales and South Australia in Australia[5][6] as well as Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales in the United Kingdom.[7][8] US House Resolution 106 was introduced on 30 January 2007, and later referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. The bill has 225 co-sponsors.[9] The bill called for former President George W. Bush to recognize and use the word genocide in his annual 24 April speech which he never used. His successor President Barack Obama expressed his desire to recognize the Armenian genocide during the electoral campaigns,[10] but after being elected, did not use the word "genocide" to describe the events that occurred in 1915.[11] The US House of Representatives formally recognized the Armenian genocide with House Resolution 296 on 29 October 2019.[12] The United States Senate unanimously recognized the genocide with Senate Resolution 150 on 12 December 2019.[13] In 2021, President Joe Biden became the first U.S. president to formally recognize the Armenian genocide.[14] As of 2022, all 50 U.S. states have also recognized the events as genocide.
Disputes
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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". Armenia provides political, material and military support to the Republic of Artsakh in the longstanding Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
The current conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh began in 1988 when Armenian demonstrations against Azerbaijani rule broke out in Nagorno–Karabakh and later in Armenia. The Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast voted to secede from Azerbaijan and join Armenia. Soon, violence broke out against Armenians in Azerbaijan and Azeris in Armenia. In 1990, after violent episodes in Nagorno–Karabakh and Azerbaijani cities like Baku, Sumgait and Kirovabad, Moscow declared a state of emergency in Karabakh, sending troops to the region, and forcibly occupied Baku, killing over a hundred civilians. In April 1991, Azerbaijani militia and Soviet forces targeted Armenian populations in Karabakh, known as Operation Ring. Moscow also deployed troops to Yerevan. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, conflict escalated into a full-scale war between the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (supported by Armenia), and Azerbaijan. Military action was influenced by the Russian military, which manipulated the rivalry between the two neighbouring sides in order to keep both under control.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
More than 30,000 people were killed in the fighting during the period of 1988 to 1994. In May 1992, Armenian forces seized Shusha and Lachin (thereby linking Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia). By October 1993, Armenian forces succeeded in taking almost all of former NKAO, Lachin and large areas in southwestern Azerbaijan. In 1993, the UN Security Council adopted four resolutions calling for the cessation of hostilities, unimpeded access for international humanitarian relief efforts, and the eventual deployment of a peacekeeping force in the region. Fighting continued, however, until May 1994 at which time Russia brokered a cease-fire between the three sides.
Negotiations to resolve the conflict peacefully have been ongoing since 1992 under the Minsk Group of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. The Minsk Group is co-chaired by Russia, France, and the United States and has representation from Turkey, the U.S., several European nations, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Despite the 1994 cease-fire, sporadic violations, sniper-fire and land mine incidents continue to claim over 100 lives each year.[15]Template:Self-published inline
Since 1997, the Minsk Group co-chairs have presented three proposals to serve as a framework for resolving the conflict. Each proposal was rejected. Beginning in 1999, the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia initiated a direct dialogue through a series of face-to-face meetings, often facilitated by the Minsk Group Co-Chairs. The OSCE sponsored a round of negotiations between the presidents in Key West, Florida. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell launched the talks on 3 April 2001, and the negotiations continued with mediation by the U.S., Russia and France until 6 April 2001. The Co-Chairs are still continuing to work with the two presidents in the hope of finding lasting peace.
The two countries were technically still at war until 2025. Citizens of Armenia, as well as citizens of any other country who are of Armenian descent, are forbidden entry to Azerbaijan. If a person's passport shows evidence of travel to Nagorno–Karabakh, they are forbidden entry to Azerbaijan.[16][17]
In 2008, in what became known as the 2008 Mardakert Skirmishes, Armenian forces and Azerbaijan clashed over Nagorno-Karabakh. The fighting between the sides was brief, with few casualties on either side.[18]
The 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war and the 2023 Azerbaijani offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh were the latest escalations of the unresolved conflict.
On 8 August 2025, in a press conference at the White House, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a peace deal, ending the conflict after over three decades.[19]
Countries without diplomatic relations
Armenia does not have diplomatic relations with the following countries (organized by continent):
Africa
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The Americas
Asia
Oceania
- File:Flag of the Marshall Islands.svg Marshall Islands, File:Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg Papua New Guinea, File:Flag of Samoa.svg Samoa, File:Flag of Tonga.svg Tonga
Armenia also has no diplomatic relations with states with limited recognition except for the now defunct Republic of Artsakh and the State of Palestine.[20]
Countries with diplomatic relations
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List of countries which Armenia maintains diplomatic relations with:
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Multilateral relations
Notes on some of Armenia's multilateral relations follow:
| Organization | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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| Template:Country data African Union | Template:Dts | Armenia established diplomatic relations with the African Union on 25 October 2010.[30]
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| File:Flag of the Arab League.svg Arab League | Template:Dts | Armenia was granted Observer Status in the Arab League in 2004 after a Syrian invitation.[31]
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| Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation | Template:Dts | See Armenia–BSEC relations
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| File:Flag of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.svg Collective Security Treaty Organization | Template:Dts | See Armenia–CSTO relations
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| File:Logo of the Council of Europe (no lettering).svg Council of Europe | Template:Dts | See Armenia in the Council of Europe
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| File:Flag of the Eurasian Economic Union.svg Eurasian Economic Union | Template:Dts | See Member states of the Eurasian Economic Union and Enlargement of the Eurasian Economic Union
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| File:Flag of Europe.svg European Union | Template:Dts | See Armenia–European Union relations and Potential enlargement of the European Union
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| Template:Country data NATO | Template:Dts | See Armenia–NATO relations
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Bilateral relations
Notes on some of Armenia's bilateral relations follow (organized by continent):
Africa
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| File:Flag of Djibouti.svg Djibouti | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Djibouti relationsTemplate:PbIn October 2015, both countries Foreign Ministers met to discuss establishing diplomatic relations and possible ways of developing bilateral ties.[34] Both countries officially established diplomatic relations on 22 May 2019 at the United Nations.[35] |
| File:Flag of Egypt.svg Egypt | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Egypt relations
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| File:Flag of Ethiopia.svg Ethiopia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Ethiopia relations
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| File:Flag of South Africa.svg South Africa | Template:Dts | See Armenia–South Africa relationsTemplate:PbDiplomatic relations between Armenia and South Africa were established on 23 June 1993.[38] |
| File:Flag of South Sudan.svg South Sudan | See Armenia–South Sudan relationsTemplate:PbArmenia and South Sudan have not yet established diplomatic relations.[40]
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| File:Flag of Sudan.svg Sudan | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Sudan relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 8 December 1992.[42]
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The Americas
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| File:Flag of Argentina.svg Argentina | Template:Dts | See Argentina–Armenia relations
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| File:Flag of Bolivia.svg Bolivia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Bolivia relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 27 July 1992.[43]
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| File:Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Brazil relations
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| File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada | Template:Dts | See also Armenia–Canada relations, Embassy of Armenia in Ottawa, Armenian Canadians
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| File:Flag of Chile.svg Chile | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Chile relations
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| File:Flag of Colombia.svg Colombia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Colombia relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 22 December 1994.[51]
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| File:Flag of Cuba.svg Cuba | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Cuba relations |
| File:Flag of Ecuador.svg Ecuador | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Ecuador relations
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| File:Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico | Template:Dts[55] | See Armenia–Mexico relations
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| File:Flag of Paraguay.svg Paraguay | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Paraguay relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 2 July. 1992.[61]
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| File:Flag of Peru.svg Peru | Template:Dts[55] | See Armenia–Peru relations
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| File:Flag of the United States.svg United States | 1920 & 1991 | See Armenia–United States relationsTemplate:PbThe dissolution of the Soviet Union in December 1991 brought an end to the Cold War and created the opportunity for bilateral relations with the New Independent States (NIS) as they began a political and economic transformation. The U.S. recognized the independence of Armenia on 25 December 1991, and opened an embassy in Yerevan in February 1992.
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| File:Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Uruguay relations
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| File:Flag of Venezuela.svg Venezuela | Template:Dts[55] | See Armenia–Venezuela relations
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Asia
| Country | Formal relations began | Notes |
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| File:Flag of Afghanistan (2013–2021).svg Afghanistan | Template:Dts | See Afghanistan–Armenia relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 5 September 1996.[66]Template:PbRelations suspended following the 2021 Taliban offensive. |
| File:Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Azerbaijan | No diplomatic relations | See Armenia–Azerbaijan relations, First Nagorno-Karabakh War, Sumgait pogrom, Baku pogrom, Maraga massacre, Khachkar destruction in Nakhichevan, Second Nagorno-Karabakh War
The two nations have fought two wars in 1918–20 (Armenian–Azerbaijani War) and in the 1988–94 (Nagorno-Karabakh War), in the past century, with last one ended with provisional cease fire agreement signed in Bishkek. There are no formal diplomatic relations between the two countries, because of the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and dispute.Template:PbDuring the Soviet period, many Armenians and Azeris lived in relative peace under the Soviet iron fist. However, when Mikhail Gorbachev introduced the policies of Glasnost and Perestroika, the majority of Armenians from the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (NKAO) of the Azerbaijan SSR began a movement to unify with the Armenian SSR. In 1988, the Armenians of Karabakh voted to secede and join Armenia. This, along with sporadic massacres in Azerbaijan against Armenians resulted in the conflict that became known as the Nagorno-Karabakh War. The violence resulted in de facto Armenian control of former NKAO and seven surrounding Azerbaijani regions which was effectively halted when the three sides agreed to observe a cease-fire which has been in effect since May 1994, and in late 1995 the sides also agreed to mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group. The Minsk Group is co-chaired by the U.S., France and Russia, and comprises Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey and several Western European nations. Despite the cease fire, up to 40 clashes are reported along the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict lines of control each year.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".Template:PbThe sides are still technically at war. Citizens of Armenia, as well as citizens of any other country who are of Armenian descent, are forbidden entry to the Republic of Azerbaijan. If a person's passport shows any evidence of travel to Nagorno-Karabakh, they are forbidden to enter the Republic of Azerbaijan.Template:PbIn 2008, in what became known as the 2008 Mardakert Skirmishes, Armenia and Azerbaijan clashed over Nagorno-Karabakh. The fighting between the three sides was brief, with few casualties on either side.Template:PbThe Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020, the 2023 Azerbaijani offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, and the ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan border crisis have further deteriorated relations and heightened tension between the two nations. On 8 August 2025, in a press conference at the White House, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a peace deal, ending the conflict after over three decades.[67] |
| File:Flag of Bangladesh.svg Bangladesh | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Bangladesh relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 11 November 1992.[68]
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| File:Flag of Cambodia.svg Cambodia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Cambodia relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 14 May 1992.[69]
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| File:Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China | Template:Dts | See Armenia–China relations
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| Template:Country data Georgia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Georgia relationsTemplate:PbArmenians and Georgians have a lot in common. Both are ancient Christian civilizations with their own distinct alphabets. Both use the terms "Apostolic" and "Orthodox" in the full titles of their respective churches. They also use the term "Catholicos" to refer to their church patriarchs. Despite all this, however, Armenians and Georgians have tended to have a tenuous relationship (at times, sharing close bonds while at other times regarding each other as rivals).Template:PbToday, relations with Georgia are of particular importance for Armenia because, under the economic blockade imposed by Turkey and Azerbaijan due to the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Georgia offers Armenia its only land connection with Europe and access to its Black Sea ports. However, because of Armenia's reliance on Russia and Georgia, both of whom fought the 2008 South Ossetia war and severed diplomatic and economic relations as a result; and as 70% of Armenia's imports entered via Georgia especially from Russia which has imposed an economic blockade on Georgia, Armenia also has been indirectly affected from this blockade as well. The development of close relations between Turkey and Georgia (such as the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline and South Caucasus natural gas pipeline) have also weighed on the mutual relations. For example, on 20 March 2006, Georgian Ambassador to Armenia Revaz Gachechiladze stated, However, Armenian-Georgian relations have begun to improve. On 10 May 2006, Armenia and Georgia agreed on the greater part of the lines of the state border between the two countries. The Javakheti region in southern Georgia contains a large Armenian population and although there have been local civic organizations (such as United Javakhk) pushing for autonomy, there has been no violence between Armenians and Georgians in the area. |
| File:Flag of India.svg India | Template:Dts | See Armenia–India relations
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| File:Flag of Indonesia.svg Indonesia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Indonesia relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 September 1992.[74]
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| File:Flag of Iran.svg Iran | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Iran relationsTemplate:PbDespite religious and ideological differences, relations between Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran remain cordial and Armenia and Iran are strategic partners in the region. Armenia and Iran enjoy cultural and historical ties that go back thousands of years. There are no border disputes between the two countries and the Christian Armenian minority in Iran enjoys official recognition. Of special importance is the cooperation in the field of energy security which lowers Armenia's dependence on Russia and can in the future also supply Iranian gas to Europe through Georgia and the Black Sea.
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| File:Flag of Iraq.svg Iraq | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Iraq relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations in the year 2000[76]
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| File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Israel relationsTemplate:PbSince independence, Armenia has received support from Israel. While both countries have diplomatic relations, neither maintained an embassy in the other country, until Armenia opened an embassy in Tel Aviv in 2020. Ehude Moshe Eytam, the Israeli ambassador to Armenia is based in Tbilisi, Georgia, and visits Yerevan twice a month. Israel has recognized 24 Armenians as Righteous Among the Nations for risking their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust.
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| File:Flag of Japan.svg Japan | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Japan relations
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| File:Flag of Jordan.svg Jordan | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Jordan relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 18 June 1996.[77]
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| File:Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Kazakhstan | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Kazakhstan relations
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| File:Flag of Kuwait.svg Kuwait | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Kuwait relations
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| File:Flag of Kyrgyzstan.svg Kyrgyzstan | 1993 | See Armenia–Kyrgyzstan relations
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| File:Flag of Lebanon.svg Lebanon | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Lebanon relationsTemplate:PbDiplomatic relations between Armenia and Lebanon were established on 4 March 1992.Template:PbArmenian-Lebanese relations are very friendly. Lebanon is host to the eighth largest Armenian population in the world with around 160,000 Armenians in the country. Lebanon is the only member of the Arab League, much less of the Middle East and the Islamic World that recognizes the Armenian genocide. During the 2006 Lebanon War, Armenia announced that it would send humanitarian aid to Lebanon. According to the Armenian government, an unspecified amount of medicines, tents and fire-fighting equipment was allocated to Lebanese authorities on 27 July 2006.[82][83]Template:PbIn September 2009 Mr. Ashot Kocharian was appointed the Ambassador of Armenia in Lebanon. On 18 April 2013, the newly appointed Ambassador of Lebanon to Armenia Mr. Jean Makaron presented his credentials to the President of Armenia.Template:PbOn 4 March 2016, Mr. Samvel Mkrtchyan was appointed the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to the Lebanese Republic.
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| File:Flag of Mongolia.svg Mongolia | 1992 | See Armenia–Mongolia relationsTemplate:Pb* Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 February 1992.[84]
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| File:Flag of Oman.svg Oman | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Oman relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations in July 1992.[85] |
| File:Flag of Pakistan.svg Pakistan | Template:Dts[87] | See Armenia–Pakistan relationsTemplate:PbPrior to 2025, Armenia-Pakistan relations were poor owing to disagreements between the two countries. The main issue was the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Pakistan is a major supporter of Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Pakistan also did not recognize Armenia despite Armenia recognizing Pakistan. Pakistan does not recognize the Armenian genocide and maintains that during the war large number of Armenians and Muslims were killed. Armenia also has friendly relations with India, which Pakistan heavily opposes.
On 29 August 2025, the foreign ministers of the two nations "agreed to consider establishing diplomatic relations".[88] |
| Template:Country data Palestine | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Palestine relationsTemplate:PbOn 21 June 2024, the Armenian government recognized the State of Palestine.[89] On 27 September 2024, diplomatic relations were established.[20] |
| File:Flag of Qatar.svg Qatar | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Qatar relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 5 November 1997.[69]
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| File:Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia | Template:Dts[90] | See Armenia–Saudi Arabia relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 25 November 2023.[91]
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| File:Flag of South Korea.svg South Korea | 21 February 1992[92] | See Armenia–South Korea relationsTemplate:PbThe establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Korea began on 21 February 1992.[92]
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| File:Flag of the Syrian revolution.svg Syria | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Syria relations
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| File:Flag of Tajikistan.svg Tajikistan | 1992 | See Armenia–Tajikistan relations
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| File:Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand | 1992 | See Armenia–Thailand relations |
| File:Flag of Turkey.svg Turkey | No formal diplomatic relations | See Armenia–Turkey relationsTemplate:PbTurkey was one of the first countries to recognize Armenia's independence in 1991. Despite this, for most of the 20th century and early 21st century, relations remain tense and there are no formal diplomatic relations between the two countries for numerous reasons. Some bones of contention include the unresolved Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan (which has resulted in Turkey imposing a blockade on Armenia that is still in effect today), the treatment of Armenians in Turkey, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, and the Armenian claim of Turkey's holding of historic Armenian landsScript error: No such module "Unsubst".Script error: No such module "Unsubst". (ceded to them in the Treaty of Kars, a treaty which Armenia refuses to recognize to this day since it was signed between the Soviet Union and Turkey, and not between Armenia and Turkey proper). At the forefront of all disputes, however, is the issue surrounding the Armenian Genocide. The killing and deportation of between one and one-and-a-half million Armenians from the Ottoman Empire orchestrated by the Young Turks is a taboo subject in Turkey itself as the Turkish government refuses to acknowledge that a genocide ever happened. However, since Turkey has become a candidate to join the European Union, limited discussion of the event is now taking place in Turkey. Some in the European Parliament have even suggested that one of the provisions for Turkey to join the E.U. should be the full recognition of the event as genocide.Template:PbOn 5 June 2005, Armenian President Robert Kocharian announced that he was ready to "continue dialogue with Azerbaijan for the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and with Turkey on establishing relations without any preconditions."[103] Armenia has also stated that as a legal successor to the Armenian SSR, it is loyal to the Treaty of Kars and all agreements inherited by the former Soviet Armenian government.[104] Yet Turkey continues to lay preconditions on relations, insisting that Armenia abandon its efforts to have the Genocide recognized, which official Yerevan is not willing to do.Template:PbIn the wake of the 2008 South Ossetia war between Georgia and Russia, Armenia and Turkey have shown signs of an inclination to reconsider their relationship. According to The Economist magazine, 70% of Armenia's imports enter via Georgia. Because of the apparently belligerent posture of the Russian state, economic ties with Turkey appear especially attractive.[105]Template:PbIn 2021, Armenia and Turkey appointed their special representatives as part of the normalization process. It is estimated that around 70,000 Armenians live in Turkey today, down from nearly 2 million before the start of the Armenian genocide in 1915. See Armenians in Turkey.
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| File:Flag of Turkmenistan.svg Turkmenistan | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Turkmenistan relations
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| File:Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates | Template:Dts | See Armenia–United Arab Emirates relations
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| File:Flag of Uzbekistan.svg Uzbekistan | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Uzbekistan relations
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| File:Flag of Vietnam.svg Vietnam | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Vietnam relations |
Europe
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| File:Flag of Albania.svg Albania | Template:Dts | See Albania–Armenia relations
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| File:Flag of Austria.svg Austria | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Austria relations
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| File:Flag of Belarus.svg Belarus | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Belarus relations
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| File:Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Belgium | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Belgium relations
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| File:Flag of Bulgaria.svg Bulgaria | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Bulgaria relations
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| File:Flag of Croatia.svg Croatia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Croatia relations
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| File:Flag of Cyprus.svg Cyprus | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Cyprus relations
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| File:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Czech Republic relations
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| File:Flag of Denmark.svg Denmark | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Denmark relations
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| File:Flag of Estonia.svg Estonia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Estonia relations
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| File:Flag of Finland.svg Finland | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Finland relations
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| File:Flag of France.svg France | Template:Dts | See Armenia–France relationsTemplate:PbFranco-Armenian relations have existed since the French and the Armenians established contact in the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia and are close to this day. 2006 was proclaimed the Year of Armenia in France.
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| File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Germany relations
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| File:Flag of Greece.svg Greece | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Greece relationsTemplate:PbGreece was one of the first countries to recognize Armenia's independence on 21 September 1991, and one of those that have officially recognized the Armenian Genocide. Since the independence of Armenia the two countries have been partners within the framework of international organizations (United Nations, OSCE, Council of Europe, BSEC), whilst Greece firmly supports the community programs aimed at further developing relations between the EU and Armenia.Template:PbContinuous visits of the highest level have shown that both countries want to continue to improve the levels of friendship and cooperation (Visit by the President of Armenia Levon Ter-Petrossian to Greece in 1996, visit by the President of the Hellenic Republic Costis Stephanopoulos in 1999, visit by the President of Armenia Robert Kocharyan to Greece in 2000 and 2005 and visit by Greek president Karolos Papoulias to Armenia in June 2007).Template:PbGreece is, after Russia, the major military partner of Armenia. Armenian officers are trained in Greek military academies, and various technical assistance is supplied by Greece. Since 2003, an Armenian platoon has been deployed in Kosovo as part of KFOR, where they operate as a part of the Greek battalion of KFOR. It is estimated that around 80,000 Armenians live in Greece.
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| File:Flag of Vatican City (2023–present).svg Holy See | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Holy See relations
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| File:Flag of Hungary.svg Hungary | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Hungary relations
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| File:Flag of Iceland.svg Iceland | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Iceland relations
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| File:Flag of Ireland.svg Ireland | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Ireland relations
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| File:Flag of Italy.svg Italy | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Italy relations
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| File:Flag of Latvia.svg Latvia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Latvia relations
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| File:Flag of Lithuania.svg Lithuania | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Lithuania relations
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| File:Flag of Luxembourg.svg Luxembourg | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Luxembourg relations
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| File:Flag of Malta.svg Malta | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Malta relations
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| File:Flag of Moldova.svg Moldova | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Moldova relations
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| File:Flag of Montenegro.svg Montenegro | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Montenegro relations
Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 November 2006.
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| File:Flag of the Netherlands.svg Netherlands | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Netherlands relations and Armenians in the Netherlands
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| File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Norway relations
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| File:Flag of Poland.svg Poland | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Poland relations
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| File:Flag of Portugal.svg Portugal | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Portugal relations
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| File:Flag of Romania.svg Romania | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Romania relations
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| File:Flag of Russia.svg Russia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Russia relationsTemplate:PbArmenia's most notable recent foreign policy success came with 29 August treaty with Russia on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance, in which Moscow committed itself to the defense of Armenia should it be attacked by a third party. Russia is the key regional security player, and has proved a valuable historical ally for Armenia. Although it appeared as a response to Aliyev's US trip, the treaty had probably long been under development. However, it is clear from the wider context of Armenian foreign policy that—while Yerevan welcomes the Russian security guarantee—the country does not want to rely exclusively on Moscow, nor to become part of a confrontation between Russian and US-led alliances in the Transcaucasus.
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| File:Flag of San Marino.svg San Marino | Template:Dts | See Armenia–San Marino relations
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| File:Flag of Serbia.svg Serbia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Serbia relations
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| File:Flag of Slovakia.svg Slovakia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Slovakia relations
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| File:Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Slovenia relations
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| File:Flag of Spain.svg Spain | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Spain relations
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| File:Flag of Sweden.svg Sweden | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Sweden relations
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| File:Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Switzerland | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Switzerland relations
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| File:Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Ukraine relationsTemplate:PbArmenian–Ukrainian relations have lasted for centuries and today are cordial. Relations between Armenia and Ukraine have deflated since Armenia recognized the disputed referendum in Crimea and its subsequent annexation by Russia, and Ukraine has withdrawn its ambassador to Armenia for consultations. The Ukrainian government has asserted that this is temporary and that diplomatic relations between the two states shall indeed continue.[135] |
| File:Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom | Template:Dts | See Armenia–United Kingdom relations
Armenia established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 20 January 1992.[136]
Both countries share common membership of the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights, the International Criminal Court, the OSCE, the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have a Double Taxation Convention,[139] an Investment Agreement,[140] and a Strategic Partnership.[141] |
Oceania
| Country | Formal Relations Began | Notes |
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| File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Template:Dts | See Armenia–Australia relations
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| File:Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand | Template:Dts | See Armenia–New Zealand relationsTemplate:PbBoth countries established diplomatic relations on 6 June 1992.[142]
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Other international organizations
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See also
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- Armenia and the International Criminal Court
- Armenia and the United Nations
- Armenia–BSEC relations
- Armenia in the Council of Europe
- Armenia–European Union relations
- Armenia–NATO relations
- Armenia–OSCE relations
- Armenian diaspora
- Armenian population by urban area
- Euronest Parliamentary Assembly
- Foreign relations of Artsakh
- List of ambassadors of Armenia
- List of diplomatic missions in Armenia
- List of diplomatic missions of Armenia
- List of ministers of foreign affairs of Armenia
- Politics of Europe
- Visa policy of Armenia
- Visa requirements for Armenian citizens
Footnotes
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