The international recognition of Armenian Genocide was on the agenda of Armenia’s foreign policy.  In this regard, events dedicated to the 95th anniversary of Armenian Genocide were organized in over 40 states, supported by Armenian diplomatic representations, reads the annual report by Armenian Foreign Ministry.

In 2010, the Diplomatic school under Ministry of Foreign Affairs started to function, which will soon have its first graduates. The Law on Diplomatic Service has been amended, the Ministry underwent structural changes.

Last year Armenia opened Embassies in 7 countries (Kuwait, Czech Republic, Spain, Japan, Brazil, Iraq and the Netherlands).

The Foreign Ministry continued activities to further form international public opinion on Armenia. The Armenian President and Foreign Minister made speeches in leading think tanks and delivered interviews to eminent international mass media outlets.

The Armenian President paid 22 foreign visits and Heads of 6 states visited Armenia. RA Parliament Speaker made 9 visits abroad and Prime Minister paid 8 foreign visits. Three heads of foreign governments, 14 Foreign Ministers, 5 Heads of International organizations visited Armenia in 2010. Armenian Foreign Minister made 24 visits.

Armenia continued to improve its positions in the international arena as a predictable and reliable partner due to the active and initiative foreign policy.