Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan participated in the 11th Global Forum of the UNAOC

On December 14, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan participated in the 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations, convened in Riyadh, and within its framework delivered remarks at the UNAOC Group of Friends High-Level Meeting.

In his remarks, the Deputy Foreign Minister emphasized that advancing the culture of peace and non-violence, anchored in tolerance and mutual understanding, constitutes a key prerequisite for conflict prevention, restoration of trust between societies, and the protection of the dignity and identity of all communities. In this vein, the Deputy Foreign Minister noted that Armenia actively contributed to global efforts aimed at countering hate speech, racial and ethnic discrimination and xenophobia, including across UNESCO, UNAOC and the Council of Europe.

The Deputy Foreign Minister touched upon the engagement of Armenia in the restoration of the documentary heritage of Iraq through UNESCO’s “Revive the Spirit of Mosul” initiative, in the Blue Shield International projects in Lebanon, as well as established cooperation with the State of Palestine aimed at safeguarding its endangered documentary cultural heritage. Robert Abisoghomonyan also presented the resolution initiated by Armenia and unanimously adopted at the 16th Meeting of the High Contracting Parties to the 1954 Hague Convention, aimed at enhancing the protection and restoration of cultural heritage through new and emerging technologies.

The Deputy Foreign Minister particularly stressed the priority of Armenia to empower youth and promote diversity and inclusivity. In this context, Robert Abisoghomonyan drew the attention of the participants to the 10th International Francophonie Games, to be hosted in Armenia in 2027.

In his remarks, the Deputy Foreign Minister also highlighted the priority Armenia attaches to the prevention agenda, referring to the resolution on the “Tenth anniversary of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of This Crime,” tabled by Armenia and adopted by consensus at the United Nations General Assembly on September 5, 2025.

Touching upon the regional developments, Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan reiterated the commitment of Armenia to further advancing the ongoing normalization processes in the region. In this vein, the importance of implementing the agreements reached in Washington on August 8 was emphasized, with a view to consolidating the peace established in the South Caucasus and fostering a more sustainable and cooperative environment. The implementation of the “Crossroads of Peace” initiative of the Government of Armenia and its key component, the “TRIPP” project, was underscored, aimed at promoting peace and strengthening trust through people-to-people contacts.