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                        <title><![CDATA[2021 Humanitarian Affairs Segment of ECOSOC &ldquo;Strengthening humanitarian assistance to face the challenges of 2021 and beyond: mobilizing respect for international humanitarian law, inclusion, gender, innovation and partnerships&rdquo; Submission by Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2021/06/25/2021-humanitarian-affairs-segment-of-ecosoc-strengthening-humanitarian-assistance-/9336]]></link>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Deputy Permanent Representative Nairi Petrossian at the UPR Pre-Session meeting between civil society, National Human Rights Institutions and Permanent Missions]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/12/19/Statement/7306]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Statement by Deputy Permanent Representative Nairi Petrossian at the UPR Pre-Session meeting between civil society, National Human Rights Institutions and Permanent Missions, organized by the UPR Info]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[UNCTAD&rsquo;s Investment Policy Review of Armenia took place in Geneva]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/11/12/presidentunctad/7206]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 12 the presentation of UNCTAD&rsquo;s Investment Policy Review (IPR) of Armenia took place in Geneva.
The IPR was initiated at the request of H.E. Mr. Armen Sarkissian, President of Armenia.
H.E. Mr. Arman Hovnanyan and H.E. Mr. Avag Avanesyan, Deputy Ministers  of Economy headed the delegation of Armenia for the event.

H.E. Mr. Andranik Hovhannisyan, Permanent Representative of A]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Zohrab Mnatsakanyan on the occasion of Armenia&rsquo;s election as a Member of the UN Human Rights Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/10/25/armenia4hrc/7136]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
At today&#039;s elections held in New York, Armenia has been elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2020-2022, with the overwhelming majority of votes. This remarkable achievement is the best demonstration of the acknowledgement by the international community of the significant progress in democratic transformation and protection and promotion of human rights and]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Anna Hakobyan, the spouse of Armenia&rsquo;s Prime Minister attended the Swiss Red Cross&rsquo; traditional charity gala evening]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/10/14/news/7138]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the margins of her visit to Switzerland, Anna Hakobyan, the spouse of Armenia&amp;rsquo;s Prime Minister as well as chair of the boards of trustees of the My Step and City of Smile charitable foundations, attended the Swiss Red Cross&amp;rsquo; traditional charity gala evening in Geneva on October 12, and which this year was devoted to Armenia.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia PM&rsquo;s wife in Switzerland, visits &Eacute;cole h&ocirc;teli&egrave;re de Lausanne]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/10/12/Lausanne/7141]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp; 
YEREVAN. &ndash; On the  margins of her visit to Switzerland, Anna Hakobyan, the spouse of  Armenia&rsquo;s Prime Minister as well as chair of the boards of trustees of  the My Step and City of Smile charitable foundations, on Friday visited  the &Eacute;cole h&ocirc;teli&egrave;re de Lausanne (EHL) hospitality business school.
At this specialized learning institution, Hakobyan met with ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[President Sarkissian will chair the UNCTAD Panel of Eminent Persons: President Sarkissian participated in Geneva at the Panel&rsquo;s deliberations]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/10/07/chair/7137]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
 
President Armen Sarkissian, who is in the Swiss Confederation on a working visit, today at the UN headquarters in Geneva participated at the conference of the UNCTAD Panel of Eminent Personssian was elected the Chairman of the UNCTAD Panel of Eminent Persons. 
 
 The Panel provides counselling on the vision regarding the next ten years for trade and development in the world, on critic]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[President Sarkissian sent a congratulatory message to the President of Switzerland on the occasion of National holiday]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/08/01/presidentsmessage/6952]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
President Sarkissian sent a congratulatory message to the President of Switzerland on the occasion of National holiday
President Armen Sarkissian sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer on the occasion of the country&rsquo;s National holiday.
&ldquo;I attach the utmost importance to the existing friendly relations between our countries, and w]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan gave his congratulations to. Maurer, President of the Swiss Confederation on the occasion of the national day of Switzerland:]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/08/01/PMsmessage/6953]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan gave his congratulations to Maurer, President of the Swiss Confederation on the occasion of the national day of Switzerland:
&quot; I would like to address you, as well as to the swiss friend people my warm congratulations on the occasion of the Swiss Confederation National day.
I am pleased that the Swiss-Swiss friendship relationship continues to]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Andranik Hovhannisyan left a note in the guestbook of the library of #UNOG:]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/07/23/http://ungeneva.mfa.am/en//6905]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&ldquo;It was a great pleasure to visit the #UNlibrary   in Geneva. A place where the past meets the present, where one can  feel, touch, smell the history and reflect on the future of humanity,  very much in line to the purposes of the United Nations.
It was very touching to see the historic documents of the short lived Republic of #Armenia  of 1918-1920, and the documents on the Armenian refuge]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[President Sarkissian met with the Secretary General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development: At the proposal of President Sarkissian, UNCTAD will prepare a report on Armenia&#039;s inv]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/06/28/presidentunctad/6914]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
President Armen Sarkissian, who is in Switzerland on a working visit,  met with the Secretary General of UNCTAD Mukhisa Kituyi at the UN  Headquarters in Geneva.

The Secretary General of the UNCTAD thanked the President of Armenia for  accepting the offer and joining the discussion of the UNCTAD Panel of  Eminent Persons. This group, which comprises 7 individuals, provides  counsel to t]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan participated in a photo exhibition dedicated to the Velvet Revolution]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/06/24/exhibition/6916]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
On June 24, solemn opening ceremony of  the exhibition dedicated to the democratic transition in Armenia in  April-May 2018 was held in the United Nations Office at Geneva,  organized by the Permanent Representation of Armenia in UN Geneva  office.&nbsp;
Minister Mnatsakanyan delivered opening  remarks and particularly noted: &ldquo;This exhibition expresses the spirit of  two months of R]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan&rsquo;s meeting with Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/06/24/petermaurer/6919]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
On June 24, within the framework of his  working visit to Geneva, Minister&nbsp; Zohrab Mnatsakanyan met with Peter  Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross  (ICRC). During the meeting, the issues of cooperation agenda between  Armenia and the International Committee of the Red Cross were touched  upon. The sides valued the sectoral cooperation with various agenci]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, at the high-level segment of the 41st session of the UN Human Rights Council]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/06/24/41stsession/6921]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
Madame High Commissioner,
Mr. President,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am glad to be back in the Council for the second time in one year.&nbsp;
One year ago the people of Armenia demonstrated their strong commitment and determination to defend and secure the  powers, ideals and values of a democratic society. Later in December  2018 the people of Armenia returned to the pollin]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Meeting of Foreign Minister Zohrap Mnatsakanyan with Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/06/24/mfabachelet/6922]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
On June 24, in Geneva,&nbsp; Foreign Minister  Zohrab Mnatsakanyan met with Michelle Bachelet, the UN High  Commissioner for Human Rights.
The sides commended the existing close  cooperation between Armenia and the UN office for Human Rights, outlined  steps to further deepen it. The interlocutors noted that human rights  are universal, and cooperation aimed at their protection should als]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan participated in the event entitled &quot;Armenia. One Year of Democratic Transition&quot;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2019/06/24/transition1year/6923]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
On June 24, the event entitled &quot;Armenia.  One Year of Democratic Transition&quot; was held in the United Nations  Office at Geneva, organized by the Permanent Mission of Armenia. During  the event, Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Ombudsman the Republic  of Armenia Arman Tatoyan and Cl&eacute;ment Nyaletsossi Voule, the UN Special  Rapporteur delivered remarks as the&nbsp; keynot]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Grand Concert of la Francophonie in Geneva in honor of Armenia &ndash; the host of the 17th Summit of la Francophonie]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2018/03/13/Francophonie_Concert_Geneva_13.03.2018/5715]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 13, the Grand Concert took place in the Assembly Hall of the Palace of Nations, the headquarters of the United Nations Office in Geneva, honoring Armenia - the host of the 17th Summit of La Francophonie.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Celebration in Geneva on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Armenia&#039;s membership to the United Nations and the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Switzerland]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2017/11/24/Geneva_25th_anniversary_concert/5314]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 24, a concert dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Armenia&amp;rsquo;s membership to the United Nations and to the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Switzerland was held at Victoria Hall in Geneva with the participation of world-famous musician Sergey Khachatryan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Adoption by the Human Rights Council (UN) of the resolution on Prevention of Genocide]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2013/03/22/ResolutionPreventionofGenocide/1401]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 22, the Resolution on Prevention of Genocide presented by Armenia was passed by a consensus during the 22nd sitting of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The Permanent Mission of Armenia to the United Nations Office in Geneva was the initiator of the draft resolution on prevention of genocide. After several initiatives, the Human Rights Council passed a resolution dedicated to the 50t]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia moderates during international workshop on UN and human rights]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2012/12/13/RegionalArrangements/171]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Within the framework of an international workshop devoted to the United Nations and Human rights, the delegation from Armenia moderated, on December 13 at the UN Office in Geneva, a panel discussion entitled &amp;ldquo;The Role of National Human Rights Institutions and NGOs in Joint Actions toward Protection of Women&amp;rsquo;s Rights.&amp;rdquo;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[UN Women&rsquo;s Guild Annual International Bazaar in Geneva ]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2012/11/20/UNBazaar/1118]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 20, 2012, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Armenia to UN Office at Geneva participated in the Annual International Bazaar organized by the UN Women&#039;s Guild (UNWG).]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Concert of the symphony for religious freedom]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2012/09/25/SymphonyForReligiousFreedom/929]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the 25th September 2012, on the initiative of the Permanent Mission of Vatican, and under the auspices of the Permanent Missions of Armenia, Greece, Romania, Malta, Morocco, Lebanon, Palestine, was presented the &amp;quot;Symphony for religious freedom&amp;quot; in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations in Geneva, attended by the musicians of the orchestra of Matera&amp;rsquo;s Conserv]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Presentation of the National Report of Armenia to the UN Human Rights Committee]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2012/07/17/ArmeniaReportCCPR/1029]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[During its session held in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday and Tuesday, the UN Human Rights Committee discussed Armenia&amp;rsquo;s second and third reports on the implementation of the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Permanent Representaive H.E. Charles Aznavour met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ant&oacute;nio Guterres]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2012/06/12/AznavourUNHCR/172]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Permanent Representaive of Armenia to UN office in Geneva H.E. Charles Aznavour on Tuesday met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Ant&amp;oacute;nio Guterres.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[UN Committee against Torture starts consideration of Armenia&rsquo;s third periodic report]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2012/05/11/ArmenianReportCAT/1028]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The UN Committee against Torture this morning began its consideration of the third periodic report of Armenia on how it implements the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Ashot Hovakimian addressed at the 19 Session of the Human Rights Co]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://ungeneva.mfa.am/en/news/2012/02/29/HRC19session/1031]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Ashot Hovakimian, who was on a working visit to Geneva form Feb 28 to March 2, 2012 addressed at the 19 Session of the Human Rights Council.]]></description>
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