Spain opens honorary consulate in Yerevan

The Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Spain has officially opened in Yerevan.

Ashot Parsyan, who also serves as Guatemala’s honorary consul in Armenia, said the consulate’s mission is to support Spanish citizens, strengthen economic and cultural ties between Armenia and Spain.

He noted that the consulate will act as an active bridge between the two countries, building on more than two decades of work by the Spanish Center in Armenia, which he founded. The center, along with a Spanish cultural space and restaurant, already operating at the same location and regularly hosts cultural events and exhibitions promoting Spanish heritage.

Parsyan emphasized that visa liberalization would boost Armenia’s economy, facilitate travel, and encourage business activity. He added that growing interest from Spanish investors is already evident, citing a recent visit by a large delegation of Spanish business representatives exploring Armenia’s economic potential.

Spain’s Ambassador to Armenia, Ricardo Martinez Vazquez, described the opening as an honor and highlighted the strong relations between the two countries, based on shared values in culture and education.

He also praised Parsyan’s long-standing efforts to deepen Armenian-Spanish ties, particularly through the Spanish Center, where free language education has been offered for years.

The ambassador noted increasing interest among Armenians in visiting Spain and announced a new direct flight between Yerevan and Alicante to be launched this summer, expressing confidence that it will further strengthen bilateral relations.