A meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša took place at UN Headquarters.

The sides discussed Armenia-Slovenia relations and issues related to their further development.

The Prime Minister spoke about preparations for the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), which will be held in Armenia in October, and stressed the importance of Slovenia’s high-level participation.

Nikol Pashinyan and Janez Janša exchanged views on the progress of Armenia-European Union cooperation and issues related to Armenia’s economic diversification.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the interlocutors highlighted the importance of cooperation between the Armenian Government and the OSCE and discussed ongoing programmes being implemented with the organisation. The sides exchanged views on issues related to the OSCE’s activities and strengthening its capacities.

They also discussed topics related to ensuring regional security and ongoing developments.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met Conor Coleman, Head of Investments at the US International Development Finance Corporation, in New York.

According to the Office of the Prime Minister, the meeting focused on opportunities for cooperation between the Armenian Government and the corporation.

In particular, the sides discussed work towards implementing the TRIPP project, the opportunities offered by the project and the volume of investments being assessed. The Prime Minister highlighted TRIPP’s role in developing regional cooperation.

An agreement was reached to continue discussions on further steps for cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture and education.

On the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan held a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Petr Macinka.

According to the Armenian ministry’s readout, the sides discussed issues related to the development of relations between Armenia and the Czech Republic, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the economic component. They also discussed projects aimed at the development of transport infrastructure.

FM Mirzoyan and his counterpart also addressed issues related to the implementation of the strategic agenda of the Armenia-EU partnership.

Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan participated in a U.S. government-organized event in New York titled “Prosperity Through Peace: Investing in the Trans-Caspian Trade Route and TRIPP.”

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Armenia, Mirzoyan was a speaker at a discussion titled “Prospects for Peace: Implementing TRIPP and the Trans-Caspian Route,” together with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Brendan Hanrahan. U.S. Special Envoy for Peace Missions Steve Witkoff also participated in the event.

The discussion addressed the agenda of peace and regional connectivity, as well as important achievements recorded since August 8, 2025.

“In his remarks, Minister Mirzoyan emphasized the historic significance of the August 8 peace summit, held with decisive U.S. involvement, in establishing peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and unblocking regional communications. Mirzoyan presented the tangible changes for citizens resulting from the presence of peace on the ground, as well as the positive developments in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations since the establishment of peace. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Mirzoyan emphasized the key importance of TRIPP for the effective development of interregional connectivity among the countries of the region. Mirzoyan also expressed satisfaction with the very tangible, concrete successes achieved in the development of the Armenia-U.S. strategic partnership,” the ministry said. 

The event also addressed financial investment opportunities in the Trans-Caspian Enterprise Fund. Representatives from Georgia, Central Asian countries, as well as the private sector, participated in the discussions.

On the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin Corinne Amori Brunet signed two agreements aimed at facilitating travel and strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

According to the ministry’s press release, the first agreement exempts holders of diplomatic and service passports from visa requirements.

The second is a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in diplomatic training between the two countries’ foreign ministries.

Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan met Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova in New York.

According to Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the interlocutors discussed issues related to the implementation of the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between Armenia and Bulgaria.

The sides exchanged views on expanding bilateral trade and economic cooperation and opportunities for exporting Armenian products to the European market. They noted the positive results recorded recently, including exports of Armenian flowers, fish products and fruit between June and September 2026.

Ararat Mirzoyan noted that the peace established in the region has created new opportunities for implementing connectivity initiatives.

Both sides highlighted Armenia and Bulgaria’s shared vision of serving as transport hubs in the development of regional connectivity and their readiness to implement inclusive projects, including with EU involvement.

Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan met Foreign Minister of the Republic of Iraq Fuad Hussein in New York.

According to a statement issued by Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, the interlocutors exchanged views on developments in the South Caucasus and the Middle East. They emphasised the importance of making the most of the opportunities provided by peace and, in conditions of peace, by the development of interregional connectivity.

The sides noted with satisfaction the growing dynamics of trade turnover between Armenia and Iraq. They agreed to continue promoting exports of Armenian products to Iraq, including agricultural products.

The Armenian and Iraqi Foreign Ministers also highlighted the importance of cooperation on issues on the agenda within multilateral platforms.

Within the framework of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, David Karapetyan, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Armenia, participated in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Leaders Roundtable “OGP at 15: Openness, Resilience and Prosperity.”

According to the Armenian ministry’s press release, during the panel discussion on “Prosperous and Competitive Economies,” the Secretary General addressed the challenges facing Armenia in recent years and the importance of ensuring sustainable economic growth under these circumstances, emphasizing the role of strong democratic foundations, the rule of law and effective institutions.

David Karapetyan presented the reforms being implemented in Armenia in the areas of digitalization, expanding public and civic participation, and combating corruption.

Addressing Armenia’s foreign policy priorities, including economic priorities, the Secretary General emphasized the importance of diversifying trade ties, attracting investment and expanding mutually beneficial economic cooperation.

Karapetyan also spoke about the expansion of the mandate of Armenia’s foreign ministry to include international trade.

“It was emphasized that, under conditions of established peace, foreign policy should also contribute to creating economic opportunities, expanding international trade ties and improving citizens’ standard of living. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade also highlighted the potential for cooperation within the framework of the Open Government Partnership in terms of promoting international trade, helping local businesses access international markets and developing capacities to attract foreign investment,” the ministry said in the press release.

Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade spokesperson Ani Badalyan said the EU’s trade liberalization measures for Armenian products will help diversify Armenia’s foreign trade, expand access to the EU market for Armenian goods and further deepen Armenia-EU economic and trade cooperation.

Badalyan commented after the EU Council formally adopted temporary trade-liberalization measures for Armenian products.

“Today, September 24, the EU Council’s Competitiveness Council gave final approval to the proposal for a regulation on the application of autonomous trade measures to Armenian products. Following its signing by the Presidents of the European Parliament and the EU Council, the regulation will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will enter into force the following day. Under this EU regulation, around 80% of Armenia’s exports to the EU will be liberalized, with import duties suspended on a wide range of products, including certain agricultural products. These measures will contribute to the diversification of Armenia’s foreign trade, expand access to the EU market for Armenian products, and further deepen Armenia-EU economic and trade cooperation. Once it enters into force, the preferential regime will apply for a period of two years. Earlier, on September 2, the EU Council gave its approval to the proposal without amendments. Then, on September 15, the European Parliament approved the document in a plenary session. Yesterday, September 23, the proposal was also adopted by the EU Council’s Committee of Permanent Representatives of the Member States. With the adoption of this regulation, Armenia becomes the only country that, without EU candidate status or a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area agreement with the EU, receives such an economic benefit. This once again demonstrates the unprecedentedly high level of Armenia-EU partnership and is in line with the spirit of the declaration of the first Armenia-EU summit and the strategic agenda of the partnership,” the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade spokesperson said.