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                        <title><![CDATA[First Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia was in New Delhi on a working visit]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/20/First Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia was in New Delhi on a working visit/15534]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Mr. Gevorg Mantashyan, the First Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, was in New Delhi on a working visit to participate in the &quot;AI Impact Summit 2026&quot; high-level International Summit held on 16-20 February.


The First Deputy Minister participated in a number of bilateral and high-level working meetings by discussing the opportunities for developing AI, digital tra]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Vahagan Afyan visited the Armenian pavilion at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/08/Ambassador Vahagan Afyan visited the Armenian pavilion at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela/15522]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the 8th of February, H.E. Vahagn Afyan, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to India, visited the Armenian pavilion at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela.


The annual event, held in an area adjacent to the city of Faridabad in India&rsquo;s Haryana state, has featured Armenia on a regular basis among other countries since 2014. This year as well, with the support of the RA M]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Workshop in doll-making and lace-making was organised at the Embassy]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/05/workshop-in-doll-making-and-lace-making-was-organised-at-the-embassy/15482]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the 5th of February, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India, with the participation of masters from the&nbsp;&ldquo;Hovhannes Sharambeyan Museum of Folk Arts&rdquo;, organised a workshop in&nbsp;doll-making and lace-making, hosting members of the SHOM Association of spouses of heads of diplomatic missions accredited in India.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A delegation led by the Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia took part in the 9th High-Level Meeting of the Asia Initiative, held within the framework of the 18th annual conference of the OECD Global Forum]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/05/A delegation led by the Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia took part in the 9th High-Level Meeting of the Asia Initiative, held within the framework of the 18th annual conference of the OECD Global Forum/15209]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 1-5 December, a delegation led by Mr. Eduard Hakobyan, the Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia took part in the 9th High-Level Meeting of the Asia Initiative, held within the framework of the 18th annual conference of the OECD&nbsp;Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes in New Delhi, India. Armenia co-chaired the meeting, with Ed]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia took part in a roundtable meeting held by the Government of the Indian state of Punjab with the Ambassadors of the CIS countries]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/27/Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia took part in a roundtable meeting held by the Government of the Indian state of Punjab with the Ambassadors of the CIS countries/15208]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia took part in a roundtable meeting held by the Government of the Indian state of Punjab with the Ambassadors of the CIS countries, during which the possibility of establishing decentralized cooperation with the regions of the Republic of Armenia was discussed.


Ambassador Afyan highlighted the expediency of establishing partnerships in ar]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia met with the newly appointed Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of External Affairs of India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/24/Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia met with the newly appointed Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of External Affairs of India/15207]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia, met with Mr. Amit Kumar, the newly appointed Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of External Affairs of India.During the meeting with the head of the centralized body responsible for all high-level incoming and outgoing visits, issues related in particular to the upcoming multilateral-format events scheduled to take place in India were discus]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Gevorg Papoyan, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia was on a Working Visit to the Republic of India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/16/Gevorg Papoyan, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia was on a Working Visit to the Republic of India/15187]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[From 13 to 16 November, Gevorg Papoyan, Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia was on a working visit to the Republic of India.


On the 13th of November, he participated in the ministerial plenary session of the India-Europe Business and Sustainability Conference and delivered a welcoming speech. The Minister presented Armenia&rsquo;s investment environment and major projects, includin]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia to India participated in the Second Conference of the Delhi Defence Dialogue (DDD25)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/11/Ambassador of Armenia to India participated in the Second Conference of the Delhi Defence Dialogue (DDD25)/15185]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia to India, participated in the second conference of the Delhi Defence Dialogue (DDD25), organised by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) under the Ministry of Defence of India. On the sidelines of the event, Ambassador Afyan held separate meetings with India&rsquo;s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and General Anil Chauhan, C]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Embassy of the Republic of Armenia once again participated in the Annual Charity Bazaar]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/08/Embassy of the Republic of Armenia once again participated in the Annual Charity Bazaar/15184]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 8 November, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia, as the co-chair of the annual charity bazaar organized by the Delhi Commonwealth Women&rsquo;s Association (DCWA) and the diplomatic community this year, once again participated in the event with its own pavilion.


Armenian souvenirs, handicrafts, jewelry, beverages and confectionery were presented along with a video showcasing Armenia&amp;rsq]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India hosted members of the association of spouses of heads of diplomatic missions accredited in the country (SHOM)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/04/Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India hosted members of the association of spouses of heads of diplomatic missions accredited in the country (SHOM)/15180]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 4, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India hosted members of the association of spouses of heads of diplomatic missions accredited in the country (SHOM). The event was attended by the wives of ambassadors from several countries.


In her welcoming remarks, Mrs. Lusine Ter-Hovhannisyan, spouse of the Ambassador of Armenia, expressed gratitude for the participation in the even]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador met with the Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/31/Ambassador met with the Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India/15179]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, the Ambassador of Armenia met with Sibi George, Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India.During the meeting, issues were discussed related to upcoming high-level reciprocal visits. Views were exchanged on practical steps aimed at further leveling up bilateral friendly relations and on ways to expand mutually beneficial cooperation across various fields.The d]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia-India Defense Consultations were held]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/23/Armenia-India Defense Consultations were held/15173]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 23, in Hyderabad, India, Armenia and India held Defense Consultations within the framework of the Joint Working Group established last year to discuss matters of bilateral defense cooperation.




The consultations were chaired by Levon Ayvazyan, Head of the Defense Policy and International Cooperation Department of the RA Ministry of Defense, and Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary for]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador met with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka who is currently in India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/16/The Ambassador met with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka who is currently in India/15172]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, the Ambassador of Armenia met with the&nbsp;Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who is currently in New Delhi.During a brief private conversation at a reception hosted by the High Commission of Sri Lanka on the occasion of the Prime Minister&rsquo;s visit to India, the sides exchanged views on cooperation in international platforms, as well as steps aimed at strengthen]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A reception marking 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia was held in Chennai]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/08/A reception marking 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia was held in Chennai/15171]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[A reception marking the 34th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia was held in the city of Chennai (Madras), India, attended by Marat Melikyan, Counselor at the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia.


In his welcoming speech, Mr. Shivkumar Eashwaran, the Honorary Consul of Armenia in Chennai, delivered remarks on the occasion.


Among the participants were a representative]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[&quot;Hay Astgher&quot; and &quot;Nane&quot; Armenian dance ensembles participated in the 9th International Folk Festival]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/04/&quot;Hay Astgher&quot; and &quot;Nane&quot; Armenian dance ensembles participated in the 9th International Folk Festival/15170]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[As part of the 9th International Folk Festival in India, the &quot;Hay Astgher&quot; and &quot;Nane&quot; dance ensembles performed a program titled &quot;Armenia in Motion&quot; in New Delhi.


In her speech, K. Nandini Singla, Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), warmly welcomed and highly praised the participation of ensembles from Armenia for their performance in India.


The open-air]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Official Reception organised by the Embassy of Armenia in New Delhi to mark the 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/30/Official Reception and Concert Evening organised by the Embassy of Armenia in New Delhi to mark the 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia/15169]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[An official reception and concert evening marking the 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia was organised in New Delhi by the Embassy of Armenia. The event was attended by the Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India, as the Chief Guest.


In his remarks, H.E. Vahagn Afyan, the Ambassador of Armenia, emphasized the active political ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting between the Ambassador of Armenia to India and the Head of the Newly established Division for Southern Europe at the Ministry of External Affairs of India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/24/Meeting between the Ambassador of Armenia to India and the Head of the Newly established Division for Southern Europe at the Ministry of External Affairs of India/15168]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E.Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia to India met with Ms. Alpana Dubey, Head of the newly established Division for Southern Europe at the Ministry of External Affairs of India, whose portfolio also includes cooperation with Armenia.


Ambassador Afyan, referring to the agreements reached in Washington aimed at ensuring peace in the South Caucasus and the significance of the initialing of a ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Dolls in Traditional Armenian Costumes were donated to the Shankar&rsquo;s International Dolls Museum in Delhi]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/22/Dolls in Traditional Armenian Costumes were donated to the  Shankar&rsquo;s International Dolls Museum in Delhi/15166]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[During their visit to the International Dolls Museum in Delhi, the ladies of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia donated dolls in traditional Armenian costumes brought from Armenia.
Lusine Ter-Hovhannisyan, the spouse of the Ambassador presented handmade works by Armenian artisans to Yamuna Shankar, the daughter of the museum&rsquo;s founder. She observed that the lack of the museum section de]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan participated in a panel discussion organised by Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) of India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/19/H.E. Vahagn Afyan participated in a panel discussion organised by Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) of India/15121]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador Vahagn Afyan participated in a panel discussion on &ldquo;New Age Diplomacy&rdquo; organised bySushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) of India within the framework of the 3rd Global South Young Diplomats Forum (GSYDF), which was attended by participants from 43 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America, Caribbean Islands, Eurasia and Oceania.


In his remarks, Ambassad]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan took part in a tree-planting event within the framework of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s &ldquo;One Tree in the Name of Mothers 2025&rdquo; initiative]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/18/H.E. Vahagn Afyan took part in a tree-planting event within the framework of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s &ldquo;One Tree in the Name of Mothers 2025&rdquo; initiative/15120]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia, within the framework of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s &ldquo;One Tree in the Name of Mothers 2025&rdquo; initiative, took part in a tree-planting event organised by the authorities of New Delhi, where he also&nbsp;had a conversation with India&rsquo;s Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav.


Am]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia, held a private conversation with Mr. Ram Mohan Naidu, India&rsquo;s Minister of Civil Aviation]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/02/H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia, held a private conversation with Mr. Ram Mohan Naidu, India&rsquo;s Minister of Civil Aviation/15119]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia, held a private conversation with Mr.&nbsp;Ram Mohan Naidu, India&rsquo;s Minister of Civil Aviation, within the framework of an event organized for the heads of diplomatic missions accredited in New Delhi.


Taking into account the friendly ties between the two countries, the Armenian Ambassador stressed the necessity of taking active steps towards ensu]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia, was received by Mrs. K. Nandini Singla, Director General of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/07/30/H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia, was received by Mrs. K. Nandini Singla, Director General of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)/15118]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H. E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia, was received by Mrs. K. Nandini Singla, Director General of Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) at the headquarters of the Council.


During the meeting, specific initiatives aimed at further deepening the rich cultural ties between Armenia and India were discussed, including matters related to the participation of Armenian cul]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Vahagn Afyan participated in an environmental event]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/07/26/Ambassador Vahagn Afyan participated in an environmental event/15117]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the 26th of July, 2025, H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia, participated in an environmental event in Chandigarh highlighting the significance of hosting COP17 in Armenia.


In his remarks, Ambassador Afyan particularly emphasized the urgency of collective action to protect the environment. He underscored that next year Yerevan will be at the center of global biodiversity discussions a]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan,  Ambassador of Armenia attended a working lunch]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/07/17/H.E. Vahagn Afyan,  Ambassador of Armenia attended a working lunch/14766]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Within the framework of a working lunch held with Ambassadors of several European countries, H.E. Vahagn Afyan,&nbsp; Ambassador of Armenia to India&nbsp;had a private conversation with Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
&nbsp;


Views were exchanged on key agenda issues of Armenia-India relations and upcoming joint steps.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Vahagn Afyan delivered a speech at the event titled &quot;MSME Connect: Global Growth Forum 2025&quot;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/06/27/Ambassador Vahagn Afyan delivered a speech at the event titled &quot;MSME Connect: Global Growth Forum 2025&quot;/14764]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H. E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia to India, delivered a speech at the event titled &quot;MSME Connect: Global Growth Forum 2025.&quot;
In his address to the Indian business community, Ambassador Afyan spoke about the rapidly evolving global economic landscape and the increasing demand for deeper partnerships and innovative cooperation. He praised the dynamically developing Armenia-India relations a]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia to India, participated in and delivered a speech at the IPRCCA  ceremony]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/06/26/ambassador-of-armenia-to-india-participated-in-and-delivered-a-speech-at-the-iprcca-ceremony/14701]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia to India, participated in and delivered a speech at the IPRCCA (India Public Relations and Corporate Communications Awards) ceremony.
In his address to the Indian audience representing the communication, marketing, and media sectors, Ambassador Afyan highlighted the deepening ties between the ancient civilizations of Armenia and India, emphasizing the strategic]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The second edition of the book &quot;India-Armenia: So Far yet So Close&quot; is re-released]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/06/17/The second edition of the book &quot;India-Armenia: So Far yet So Close&quot; is re-released/14693]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[We are delighted to announce the re-release of the second edition of the book &quot;India-Armenia: So Far yet So Close&quot;, authored by former Indian Ambassador to Armenia Achal Malhotra. The editorial work was carried out by Ambassador Vahagn Afyan, and the publication was made possible through the sponsorship of Honorary Consul Shivkumar Eashwaran.
The book, which was first launched during the 27th ann]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia was on a working visit to New Delhi]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/05/13/The Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia was on a working visit to New Delhi/14692]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 12-13, Armen Grigoryan, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia, was on a working visit to New Delhi, India. On May 13, he met with Ajit Doval, the National Security Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.The interlocutors discussed several issues related to the Armenia-India bilateral agenda, in particular, the process of deepening economic cooperati]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to India, participated in the Intercession Rite conducted at St. Nazareth Church in Kolkata for the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/24/H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to India, participated in the Intercession Rite conducted at St. Nazareth Church in Kolkata for the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide/14669]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the occasion of the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to India, participated in the Intercession Rite for the Holy Martyrs held at the St. Nazareth Church in Kolkata. The service was conducted by Very Rev. Fr. Tachat Archimandrite Tsaturyan, the spiritual pastor of the Armenian community in India, and officiated by Rev. Fr. Petr]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of India, met with Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, the Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/21/H.E. Vahagn Afyan, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of India, met with Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, the Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, India/14668]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of India, met with Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, the Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed centuries-old Armenian-Indian friendship and the rich historical and cultural heritage of the two peoples. In particular, the importance of the Armenian presence and]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Vahagn Afyan delivered special remarks at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/03/28/FICCI/14556]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of India, delivered special remarks on exploring trade and economic opportunities in Armenia at the closed-door interactive meeting with leading Indian business circles held at the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Ambassador V. Afyan introduced investment and business environment in Armenia enc]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Handing over the certificate of appointment to  Kiran Malla, the Honorary Consul of Armenia to Nepal by Davit Karapetyan, Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/03/17/Handing over the certificate of appointment to  Kiran Malla, the Honorary Consul of Armenia to Nepal by Davit Karapetyan, Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry of Armenia/14229]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the 17th of March, 2025, Davit Karapetyan, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, who was in New Delhi within the framework of the &quot;Raisina Dialogue 2025&quot; conference, handed over the certificate of the appointment to Kiran Malla, the newly appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia to Nepal.
During the t&ecirc;te-&agrave;-t&ecirc;te meeting following the]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan arrived in India on an official visit]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/03/10/Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan arrived in India on an official visit/14665]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[As part of the official visit to India a t&ecirc;te-&agrave;-t&ecirc;te meeting between Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and Foreign Minister of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar took place, followed by the meeting in an enlarged format between the delegations led by the Foreign Ministers.
In his opening remarks, Minister Mirzoyan stated: &ldquo;Thank you very much, dear Minister Jaishanka]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Vahagn Afyan met with Ambassador Prashant Pise, the acting head of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/03/03/icwa/14555]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia, Vahagn Afyan met with Ambassador Prashant Pise, the acting head and deputy director-general of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), India&#039;s oldest analytical center for international relations and foreign policy.
The discussions focused on potential further cooperation with Armenian reputable analytical centers, as well as organizational matters related to an upcomin]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia to India, met with the newly appointed Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/18/ICCR/14552]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia to India, met with the newly appointed Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ambassador Nandini Singla.
During the meeting discussions were held regarding the ongoing educational and cultural cooperation and joint initiatives with the Council.
Ideas were exchanged on initiatives aimed at strengthening mutual understanding b]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[An event titled &quot;The Art and Soul of Armenia&quot; was held at the Embassy of Armenia in India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/14/an-event-titled-the-art-and-soul-of-armenia-was-held-at-the-embassy-of-armenia-in-india/14549]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the 14th of February, an event titled &quot;The Art and Soul of Armenia&quot; was held at the Embassy of Armenia in India. Members of the Women&#039;s International Club (WIC) attended the same. A variety of materials about Armenia were presented to the wives of Ambassadors and Diplomats from different countries, as well as to foreigners and locals residing in India.
The event also included masterclasses on ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Suren Papikyan, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia participated in the grand opening ceremony of the &ldquo;Aero India&rdquo; exhibition]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/12/Suren Papikyan, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia participated in the grand opening ceremony of the &ldquo;Aero India&rdquo; exhibition/14320]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 8, a delegation led by Suren Papikyan, the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, left for the Republic of India on a working visit. On February 10 as part of his working visit to India, the Minister participated in the grand opening ceremony of the &ldquo;Aero India&rdquo; exhibition at the Indian Air Force Base &ldquo;Yelahanka.&rdquo; Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan tour]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[H. E.  Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia to India participated in the opening of the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/07/H. E.  Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia to India participated in the opening of the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela/14319]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 7, Armenia&#039;s Ambassador to India, Vahagn Afyan, participated in the opening of the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela, where Armenia is once again represented with a separate pavilion this year.
At the opening of this year&rsquo;s festival, which runs until February 23, welcoming speeches were made by India&rsquo;s Minister of Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Haryana&#039;s Chi]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia, with Raj Kumar Srivastava, Dean of the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service at the Ministry of External Affairs of India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/01/28/Meeting of H.E. Vahagn Afyan, Ambassador of Armenia, with Raj Kumar Srivastava, Dean of the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service at the Ministry of External Affairs of India/14233]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the 28th of Janurary 2025, H.E. Vahagn Afyan, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, met with Raj Kumar Srivastava, Dean of the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service at the Ministry of External Affairs of India.
Issues related to the planned and upcoming cooperation with the Armenian Diplomatic School were discussed. As educational institutions for training diplomatic personnel within the fo]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Participation of H.E. Vahagn Afyan, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, in the annual National Award for Business Excellence ceremony organized by the Global Indian Business Forum (GIBF)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/01/18/Participation of H.E. Vahagn Afyan, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, in the annual National Award for Business Excellence ceremony organized by the Global Indian Business Forum (GIBF)/14011]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan, participated in the annual National Award for Business Excellence ceremony organized by the Global Indian Business Forum (GIBF).
The event, which was attended by Ambassadors and diplomatic missions accredited in New Delhi, as well as representatives from India&#039;s public and private sectors and small &amp; medium enterprises, included award ceremoni]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Visit to Kolkata and participation at Christmas mass]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2025/01/06/Visit to Kolkata and participation at Christmas mass/13753]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 6 January 2025, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan, attended the Christmas Divine Liturgy and the Blessing of the Water ceremony at St. Nazareth Church in Kolkata, led by the Pastor of Armenians in India Reverend Father Tajad Tsaturyan.


Ambassador of Armenia had discussions with members of the Committee of St. Nazareth, considered the Mother Church of India and the region, Su]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The 29th meeting of the Governing Board of the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/21/The 29th meeting of the Governing Board of the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP)/13752]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 21 December 2024, Armenian Ambassador to India, Vahagn Afyan, participated in the 29th meeting of the Governing Board of the UN-affiliated Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP), held at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) office in New Delhi․ In his speech, V. Afyan, as a second-time member representing Armenia&nbsp;highlighted the country]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with India&#039;s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/13/Meeting with India&#039;s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar/13742]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 13 December 2024, Armenian Ambassador Vahagn Afyan met with India&#039;s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.


During the meeting, they discussed issues aimed at deepening bilateral and future-oriented cooperation. Both sides emphasized the importance of taking steps to ensure further mutually beneficial cooperation, based on the traditional friendly ties.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[International Film Festival of Kerala]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/13/International Film Festival of Kerala/13743]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 13 December 2024, the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) kicked off in the Indian state of Kerala, with Armenia as this year&#039;s focus. The opening ceremony was attended by Marat Melikyan, the Counsellor of the Armenian Embassy in India.


The Armenian films scheduled for screening at the festival include works by directors Nora Martirosyan (&quot;Should&nbsp;the Wind Drop&quot;), Mikayel Dovl]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A cultural evening dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the world-renowned artist Charles Aznavour]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/11/A cultural evening dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the world-renowned artist Charles Aznavour/13741]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 11 December 2024,&nbsp;a cultural evening dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the world-renowned artist Charles Aznavour was held in New Delhi, organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Armenia in India, the French Embassy, and the Alliance Fran&ccedil;aise de Delhi.


In his speech, Ambassador Vahagn Afyan highlighted the inclusion of Aznavour&#039;s 100th anniversary in UNESCO&#039;s list of ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The annual Charity Bazaar organised by the Delhi Commonwealth Women&rsquo;s Association (DCWA) and the Diplomatic Community]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/08/The annual Charity Bazaar organised by the Delhi Commonwealth Women&rsquo;s Association (DCWA) and the Diplomatic Community/13740]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 8 December 2024, the Embassy of Armenia in India participated in the 34th annual Charity Bazaar organised by the Delhi Commonwealth Women&rsquo;s Association (DCWA) and the Diplomatic Community. At the Armenia stall, national souvenirs, handmade crafts, jewelry, drinks, and pastries were showcased, attracting significant interest from numerous visitors.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the member of the Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister of India, Sanjeev Sanyal]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/02/Meeting with the member of the Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister of India, Sanjeev Sanyal/13739]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;2 December 2024, Armenia&#039;s Ambassador to India, Vahagn Afyan, met with the member of the Economic Advisory Council of the Prime Minister of India, Sanjeev Sanyal.


The meeting focused on Armenia&#039;s Government &quot;Crossroads of Peace&quot; project, and discussions were held on organizing upcoming high-level bilateral meetings and the steps to strengthen trade and economic ties.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Official ceremony for the presentation of credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Sri Lanka]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/11/28/Official ceremony for the presentation of credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Sri Lanka/13738]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 27-28 November 2024, an official ceremony for the presentation of credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Sri Lanka, Vahagn Afyan, took place in Colombo.


Copies and originals of the credentials accordingly were handed over to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and the Acting Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of For]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Republic of Armenia has officially become the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/11/21/The Republic of Armenia has officially become the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance/13737]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Republic of Armenia has officially become the 104th full member of the International Solar Alliance.&nbsp;Armenia&rsquo;s&nbsp;full membership in the International Solar Alliance, founded by India and France, has been in effect since November 15, 2024. The corresponding agreement was signed on November 16, 2023, in Yerevan.On&nbsp;21 November 2024, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Af]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, Tanmaya Lal]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/11/14/Meeting with the Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, Tanmaya Lal/13735]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;14&nbsp;November 2024, Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan, met with Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, Tanmaya Lal. Ambassador Afyan, addressing Armenia&#039;s commitment to maintaining regional stability in the South Caucasus, emphasized the importance of the &quot;Crossroads of Peace&quot; project developed by the Government of Armenia, particularly in the context ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador V. Afyan&#039;s visit to Gwalior]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/11/10/Ambassador V. Afyan&#039;s visit to Gwalior/13734]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 9-10 November 2024, Armenian Ambassador to India Vahagn Afyan, along with the Embassy&rsquo;s Counselors, visited the city of Gwalior in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. During the visit, meetings were held with the state&rsquo;s Minister of Energy, Pradhyuman Singh Tomar; Infantry Brigade General Shirsendu Mukherjee; and the Principal of Scindia School, Ajay Singh as well as the Head of Sci]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia as a signatory and new member for the first time participated at the 7th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/11/04/Armenia as a signatory and new member for the first time participated at the 7th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance/13733]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 4 November 2024, Armenia as a signatory and new member for the first time participated at the 7th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), held in New Delhi.


On this occasion, Armenia&#039;s Ambassador to India, Vahagn Afyan, stated that by joining this international initiative, Armenia is determined to develop its solar energy sector and strengthen energy independence.


The Amba]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Special edition of the Indian magazine &ldquo;Envoy Excellency&rdquo; dedicated to Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/10/10/Special edition of the Indian magazine &ldquo;Envoy Excellency&rdquo; dedicated to Armenia/13731]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;10&nbsp;October 2024, at the initiative of the Embassy of Armenia in India, a special edition of the prestigious Indian magazine &ldquo;Envoy Excellency&rdquo; dedicated to Armenia has been published and distributed. The magazine includes informative and noteworthy details about Armenia&#039;s national symbols, history and culture, as well as its landmarks, cuisine, cultural heritage, investmen]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Visit to the museum of Prime Ministers of India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/10/04/Visit to the museum of Prime Ministers of India/13730]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;4&nbsp;October 2024, Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan together with the Embassy diplomats visited the Museum of Prime Ministers of India opened in New Delhi on April 14, 2022. During the visit, historical and interactive exhibits equipped with the new technologies were presented. Ambassador V. Afyan made a note in the book of honored guests of the Museum.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A cultural evening in Chennai (Madras) dedicated to the 33rd Anniversary of Armenia&rsquo;s Independence and the 100th birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/21/A cultural evening in Chennai (Madras) dedicated to the 33rd Anniversary of Armenia&rsquo;s Independence and the 100th birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour/13729]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 21 September 2024, the Embassy of Armenia in India, in collaboration with the Honorary Consulate of Armenia in Chennai, organized a cultural evening in Chennai (Madras) dedicated to the 33rd Anniversary of Armenia&rsquo;s Independence and the 100th birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour.


The concert featured performances by the London &quot;Klingen&quot; choir and cultural association&#039;s artistic dire]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A cultural evening dedicated to the 100th birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour and the International Day of Peace]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/20/A cultural evening dedicated to the 100th birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour and the International Day of Peace/13728]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;20 September 2024, with the collaboration of the Embassy of Armenia in India and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), a cultural evening dedicated to the 100th birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour and the International Day of Peace took place in New Delhi. The &quot;Klingen&quot; chamber ensemble, which is in India for a concert series organized by the Embassy, performed during the eve]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Official reception and cultural evening in New Delhi dedicated to the 33rd Anniversary of Armenia&#039;s Independence and the 100th birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/19/Official reception and cultural evening in New Delhi dedicated to the 33rd Anniversary of Armenia&#039;s Independence and the 100th birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour/13726]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 19 September 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India hosted an official reception and cultural evening in New Delhi dedicated to the 33rd Anniversary of Armenia&#039;s Independence and the 100th birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour, with India&rsquo;s Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh as the Chief Guest.


In his speech, Armenia&#039;s Ambassador Vahagn Afyan em]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The third &quot;World Food India 2024&quot; exhibition]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/19/The third &quot;World Food India 2024&quot; exhibition/13725]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 19 September 2024, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan, participated in the opening ceremony of the third &quot;World Food India 2024&quot; exhibition, organized from September 19 to 22 at the &quot;Pragati Maidan&quot; exhibition complex in New Delhi, the capital of India.


For the first time, Armenia participated in the event with two national pavilions, coordinated by the Minist]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A musical concert premiere dedicated to the 33rd Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia and the 100th Birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour was held in Kolkata]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/18/A musical concert premiere dedicated to the 33rd Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia and the 100th Birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour was held in Kolkata/13727]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 18 September 2024, in collaboration with the Embassy of Armenia in India and Kolkata&rsquo;s Armenian Holy Church of Nazareth a musical concert premiere dedicated to the 33rd Anniversary of Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia and the 100th Birth Anniversary of Charles Aznavour was held in the auditorium of Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy.


Masterpieces by Aznavour as well]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Minister of State for External Affairs of India Kirti Vardhan Singh]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/02/Meeting with the Minister of State for External Affairs of India Kirti Vardhan Singh/13724]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 2 September 2024, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan met with Kirti Vardhan Singh, the Minister of State for External Affairs of India.


During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed a range of topics aimed at fostering inclusive and effective cooperation between Armenia and India, both bilaterally and within multilateral frameworks.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Kumar Tuhin]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/08/09/Meeting with the Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Kumar Tuhin/13722]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 9 August 2024, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan had a meeting with the Director General of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Kumar Tuhin. At the meeting, it was mentioned about the side event of Armenian painter Sargis Katchadourian&#039;s works depicting the murals of Ajanta caves, presented by Armenia within the framework of the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heri]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[&quot;Art that Reinstates Friendship: Ajanta Revisited in Armenia&quot; titled side event exhibition on the margins of the 46th Session of UNESCO&rsquo;s World Heritage Committee]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/07/23/&quot;Art that Reinstates Friendship: Ajanta Revisited in Armenia&quot; titled side event exhibition on the margins of the 46th Session of UNESCO&rsquo;s World Heritage Committee/13620]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 23 July 2024, the Embassy of Armenia in India, in collaboration with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and India and the Permanent Delegation of Armenia to UNESCO, organized a side event exhibition titled &quot;Art that Reinstates Friendship: Ajanta Revisited in Armenia&quot; on the margins of the 46th Session of UNESCO&rsquo;s World Heritage Committee, taking place for the first time in New D]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Vahagn Afyan&#039;s interview to &quot;Armenpress&quot; news agency]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/06/27/ambassador-vahagn-afyan-s-interview-to-armenpress-news-agency/13619]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenian-Indian relations experienced significant increase in recent years - Ambassador of Armenia to IndiaYEREVAN, JUNE 27, ARMENPRESS. &nbsp;In recent years, Armenian-Indian relations have seen a significant increase, with the political dialogue gaining new momentum.
The meeting between the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, held in New Y]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting for the 3rd International World Food Expo India 2024]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/05/29/Meeting for the 3rd International World Food Expo India 2024/13617]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 29 May 2024, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan participated in an event organized jointly by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and the Ministry of External Affairs of India, addressed on organizational matters of the 3rd edition &quot;World Food India 2024,&quot; scheduled to be held in New Delhi in September.


Last year&rsquo;s event was attended by the Prime Minister and the]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[India-Armenia Trade Conference]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/05/24/India-Armenia Trade Conference/13616]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 24 May 2024, Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan, participated in the India-Armenia Trade Conference at the Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) in New Delhi, during which a special edition of the Indian &quot;Diplomatist&quot; international relations analytical magazine, dedicated to Armenia, was launched.


At the event organized in cooperation with the Indian Economic Trade Org]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Global India Business Forum]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/05/18/Global India Business Forum/13528]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 18 May 2024, Ambassador of Armenia to India Vahagn Afyan participated in the Global India Business Forum (GIBF) held in Pune, India.


During the event Ambassador Afyan by the presentation organized in cooperation with the Investment Support Center of Armenia (Enterprise Armenia) provided information to the attendees of the forum about Armenia&#039;s business opportunities, highlighting recent fa]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/04/24/109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide/13526]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 24 April 2024, marking the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Ambassador of Armenia in India Vahagn Afyan attended the Intercessional Rite of the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide, led by Reverend Father Tatchat Tsaturyan at the Armenian Holy Church of Nazareth in Kolkata. Ambassador also laid a wreath at the monument dedicated to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, the sole one ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Screening of the film &quot;The Color of Pomegranate&quot; dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Sergey Parajanov]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/04/19/Screening of the film &quot;The Color of Pomegranate&quot; dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Sergey Parajanov/13524]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 19 April 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India, in collaboration with the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry of India (ICMEI), organized a special screening of the film &quot;The Color of Pomegranate&quot; and a captivating collage exhibition dedicated to commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Sergey Parajanov at Noida&rsquo;s Film City.


At the event, the Ambas]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador V. Afyan&#039;s visit to Chennai (Madras)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/31/Ambassador V. Afyan&#039;s visit to Chennai (Madras)/13523]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 30 March 2024, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan, accompanied by the First Secretary of the Embassy, Vladimir Poghosyan, visited the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Armenia in Chennai (formerly Madras). The Ambassador familiarized himself with the office&#039;s facilities and engaged in discussions with Honorary Consul Shivkumar Eashwaran, aiming to enhance operations and strate]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[3rd Conference of Udaipur Geopolitical Dialogue]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/23/3rd Conference of Udaipur Geopolitical Dialogue/13520]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 22-23 March 2024, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan participated in the 3rd Annual Geopolitical Dialogue Forum (MPAGD 2024) organized by &quot;Usanas&quot; Foundation in Udaipur, India, during which he delivered a speech focusing on the Armenia-India relations.


In his speech, Ambassador Afyan highlighted the recent advancements in bilateral relations, emphasizing the increased coopera]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador V. Afyan&#039;s visit to Marwah Studios]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/21/Ambassador V. Afyan&#039;s visit to Marwah Studios/13525]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 21 March 2024, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan paid a visit to &quot;Marwah Studios&quot;, a prominent film production company situated in Noida&#039;s Film City, Uttar Pradesh, India. During the visit, a meeting took place between the President of the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry of India (ICMEI) and the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), the founder of]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[RA Deputy Minister of Defense Karen Brutyan&#039;s working visit to India (New Delhi)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/15/RA Deputy Minister of Defense Karen Brutyan&#039;s working visit to India (New Delhi)/13231]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Karen Brutyan, currently on a working visit to the Republic of India from March 11-14, engaged in meetings with high-ranking officials from the Indian Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These included Joint Secretary (Defence Industries Cooperation), Department of Defence Production, Anurag Bajpai; Joint Secretary, Internatio]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Working visit of the delegation led by the RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan to India (New Delhi)]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/02/23/Working visit of the delegation led by the RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan to India (New Delhi)/12848]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 21-23 February 2024,&nbsp;the delegation led by the RA Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Narek Mkrtchyan, was on a working visit to New Delhi to participate in the 9th annual international conference &quot;Raisina Dialogue&quot; dedicated to global security issues. The event attended by global and regional state and non-state bodies, providing an opportunity for multi-faceted dialogue and cooperation]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/02/19/Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and India/12847]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 18, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the Minister of External Affairs of India.


The interlocutors discussed issues on the agenda of bilateral partnership. The high-level political dialogue was commended, as well as the willingness to deepen cooperation in various f]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The annual Delhi Commonwealth Women&#039;s Association (DCWA) and the Diplomatic Community Bazaar 2024]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/02/05/The annual Delhi Commonwealth Women&#039;s Association (DCWA) and the Diplomatic Community Bazaar 2024/12846]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 3 February 2024, the Embassy of Armenia to India participated in the annual Delhi Commonwealth Women&#039;s Association (DCWA) and the Diplomatic Community Bazaar 2024, with a national stall representing Armenia, featuring Armenian sweet pastries, souvenirs, handicrafts, jewelry, drinks, and confections.


&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Participation at Convergence India Expo 2024]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/20/Participation at Convergence India Expo 2024/12842]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 17 January 2024, the Ambassador of Armenia Vahagn Afyan and the Embassy diplomats visited the joint Armenian pavilion presented for the first time by the Ministry of High Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia at &quot;Convergence India Expo&quot; held at &quot;Pragati Maidan&quot; Exhibition Complex in New Delhi (#ConvergenceIndia2024), got acquainted with the exhibitions of Armenian companies offering advanced]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Visit to Kolkata and participation at Christmas mass]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/07/Visit to Kolkata and participation at Christmas mass/12840]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 5-6 January 2024, the Ambassador of Armenia to India Vahagn Afyan, the Embassy diplomats, and their family members visited Kolkata to participate in the Christmas Liturgy and Water Blessing ceremony, as well as to meet with the members of the small local Armenian community of Kolkata and the representatives of the Armenian diaspora who arrived from different parts of the country.


On the fi]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Enterprise Armenia participated in the 27th World Investment Conference]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2023/12/15/Enterprise Armenia participated in the 27th World Investment Conference/12838]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[From December 11 to 14, 2023, Enterprise Armenia participated in the 27th World Investment Conference of World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), held in New Delhi, Republic of India. The conference aimed to foster a constructive dialogue between investors and Investment Promotion Agencies (IPA), enhance regional collaboration, strengthen IPA capabilities, and cultivate sectoria]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[28th Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2023/12/12/28th Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific/12837]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 12 December 2023, the Ambassador of Armenia to India, Vahagn Afyan participated in the 28th meeting of the Governing Board of the UN Affiliated Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP) at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in Bengaluru, where Armenia was represented for the first time.


As Armenia&rsquo;s representative at the meeting, A]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2023/11/20/Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and India/12836]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 18 November 2023, in New Delhi, the 10th round of political consultations was held between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India. The consultations were co-chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mnatsakan Safaryan and Sanjay Verma, the Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[RA Deputy Finance Minister Eduard Hakobyan&#039;s visit to India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2023/11/17/RA Deputy Finance Minister Eduard Hakobyan&#039;s visit to India/12835]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 14-16 November 2023, the RA Deputy Minister of Finance Eduard Hakobyan participated in the conference held in the context of the 14th replenishment of the Asian Development Fund in New Delhi. During the visit, Eduard Hakobyan also met with Ajay Seth, Deputy Secretary for Economic Affairs of the Finance Minister of India. During the meeting, they discussed practical and prospective interdepartme]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Presentation of credentials of Ambassador Babakhanian to the President of Sri Lanka]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2023/02/07/Presentation of credentials of Ambassador Babakhanian to the President of Sri Lanka/11141]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 02, Ambassador of Armenia Youri Babakhanian handed over his Letters of Credence to the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe.
For the first time, the presentation ceremony took place in Kandy, the historical capital of Sri Lanka. 14 newly appointed non-resident ambassadors from Delhi presented their credentials along with Ambassador Babakhani]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Diplomatic Community 70th Anniversary Bazaar in New Delhi]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2023/02/04/Diplomatic Community 70th Anniversary Bazaar in New Delhi/11140]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 4, the 32nd Diplomatic Charity Fair was held in New Delhi, jointly organized by the Diplomatic Community and the Delhi Commonwealth Women&rsquo;s Association. About 30 diplomatic representations and about 20 Indian companies participated in the fair, including the Armenian Embassy in India. The Armenian pavilion presented samples of handmade art, silver jewellery, dishes of national cu]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting-discussion at the Embassy od Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2023/01/16/Meeting-discussion at the Embassy od Armenia/11125]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 16, an event titled &quot;Community Involvement&quot; was organized at the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in India.During the event, Anush Gasparyan, who was the participant of the &quot;Diaspora Youth Ambassador&quot; program implemented by the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, presented the &quot;Diaspora Youth Ambassador&quot; program to the participants.The event was held in ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Interview of the Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan to &ldquo;WION&rdquo;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2022/05/30/Interview of the Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan to &ldquo;WION&rdquo;/10237]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan gave an interview to the leading Indian &quot;WION&quot; media outlet below:&nbsp;
Question: How do you see India-Armenia ties?
Answer: This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and India. Although our state-to-state relations are only 30 years old, it is well known that Armenian and Indian peoples have a c]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Presentation of Armenian wine]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2022/05/11/Presentation of Armenian wine/10207]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 11, 2022 Ambassador of Armenia to India Youri Babakhanian participated in the wine promotion event organized at New Delhi&#039;s Leela Hotel, during which the Armenian &quot;Vanardi&quot; wine was introduced. The event was organized by the renowned Indian company Ritu Group, which specializes in wine and champagne imports. Ritu Group is also the publisher of&nbsp;&quot;Fine Wine and Champagne India&quot;&nbsp;magaz]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Presentation of the book &quot;Armenian genocide։The Sin of the Ottoman Empire&quot; in India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2022/04/24/Presentation of the book &quot;Armenian genocide։The Sin of the Ottoman Empire&quot; in India/10167]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 24, 2022 the Embassy of Armenia in India organized the presentation of the book &quot;Armenian Genocide: The sin of the Ottoman Empire&quot; dedicated to the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.The event started with a minute of silence to commemorate the innocent victims of the Armenian Genocide. Ambassador of Armenia to India Youri Babakhanian then welcomed the participants and delivered a]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[30th anniversary of the CIS]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2021/12/15/30th anniversary of the CIS/9813]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 14, an event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the formation of the Commonwealth of Independent States was organized at New Delhi&rsquo;s Russian
Centre for Science and Culture by CIS member states at the initiative of the CIS chair- Belarus Embassy in New Delhi. The event was attended by the Minister of
State for External Affairs of India Meenakashi Lekhi, members of the diplomat]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Independence of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2021/09/22/Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Independence of Armenia/9559]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 21, the Armenian Cultural Centre in India organized a webinar titled 30 Years of Independence of Armenia: Tough Path. Ambassador of Armenia in India Youri Babakhanian delivered a&nbsp;congratulatory&nbsp;speech on the occasion. The virtual event was attended by the representatives of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Armenian community in India, Indian intellectuals, media representatives&nbsp;and&nbsp;s]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Address by H.E. Ambassador Youri Babakhanian on the occasion of 30-th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2021/09/21/Address by H.E. Ambassador Youri Babakhanian on the occasion of 30-th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia/9534]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Ladies and gentlemen,
Today we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia. Congratulating all of us on this prominent occasion I want to bow my head and pay special tribute to our heroes who fought for the independence and created the thirty-year history.
Over the past 30 years we have faced numerous challenges: wars, blockade, energy and economic crises and ma]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Fourth Familiarization Programme for Resident Heads of Missions at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) under the Ministry of External Affairs]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2021/09/01/th-familiarization-programme-for-resident-heads-of-missions-at-the-sushma-swaraj-institute-of-forei/9449]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On August 23-27, Ambassador of Armenia Youri Babakhanian, along with other 26 newly arrived ambassadors, participated at the 4th Familiarization Programme for Resident Heads of Missions at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. During the seminar, the new ambassadors were introduced to the main directions of the country&#039;s]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia to India  Youri Babakhanian presented his Letters of Credence to the President of India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2021/07/07/Ambassador of Armenia to India  Youri Babakhanian presented his Letters of Credence to the President of India/9354]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On&nbsp;July&nbsp;6,&nbsp;the&nbsp;newly&nbsp;appointed&nbsp;Ambassador&nbsp;of&nbsp;Armenia&nbsp;to&nbsp;India&nbsp;&nbsp;Youri Babakhanian&nbsp;presented&nbsp;his&nbsp;Letters&nbsp;of&nbsp;Credence&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;President&nbsp;of&nbsp;India Ram&nbsp;Nath&nbsp;Kovind&nbsp;via&nbsp;video&nbsp;conferencing.During&nbsp;his&nbsp;speech,&nbsp;Ambassador&nbsp;Babakhanian&nbsp;noted&nbsp;that&amp;nb]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Signing of the memorandum on cooperation between the Enterprise Armenia Foundation and Invest India]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2021/07/01/Signing of the memorandum/9353]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 28, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Enterprise Armenia Foundation and the Invest India &nbsp;Enterprise was signed on the digital platform.Ambassador of Armenia to India Youri Babakhanian and &nbsp;Ambassador of India to Armenia Kishan Dan Deval delivered opening remarks. Director of &quot;Enterprise Armenia&quot; Leon Ohanesyan and Executive Director of &quot;Invest India&quot; Deepak Bagla, deli]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Information for Indian students studying in Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2020/10/11/information-for-indian-students-studying-in-armeniaInformation for Indian students studying in Armenia/8429]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Citizens of India holding valid Residence Cards of Armenia are permitted to enter Armenia. Residence Cards of Armenia cannot be extended by the Embassy of Armenia in India. If the Residence Card of Armenia is expired, its holder&nbsp;can apply&nbsp;for Armenia visa.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
There are 2 ways of obtaining Armenia visa for citizens of India studying in Armenia:
1) Applying to the]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The 105th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Commemorated in New Delhi]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2020/04/24/the-105th-anniversary-of-the-armenian-genocide-commemorated-in-new-delhi/7979]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 24, the Embassy of Armenia in India jointly with the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized an interactive session titled &quot;Cooperation on the Armenian Genocide: History and Perspective&rdquo; to mark the 105th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. In view of the lockdown measures for containment of&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;pandemic&nbsp;in the&nbsp;country, the interactive session]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Armen Martirosyan  Presented his Credentials to the President of Nepal]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2020/02/14/ambassador-armen-martirosyan-presented-his-credentials-to-the-president-of-nepal/7675]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 13, Ambassador of Armenia Armen Martirosyan presented his Letters of Credence to the President ofthe Federal Democratic Republic of&nbsp;Nepal Mrs. Bidya Devi Bhandari.
The credentialing ceremony was followed by а meeting between the Ambassador Martirosyan and the President Bhandari, during which the parties exchanged views on various directions of bilateral cooperation. The interlocu]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Delhi&rsquo;s Armenian Community celebrated Mahatma Gandhi&rsquo;s 150th Anniversary]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2020/02/10/delhi&rsquo;s-armenian-community-celebrated-mahatma-gandhi&rsquo;s-150th-anniversary/7665]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 10, the Embassy of Armenia in India and the Armenian-Indian Cultural Centre, in collaboration with Gandhi Smriti-Darshan Samiti,organized a cultural event titled &quot;In the path of Mahatma Gandhi, India - Armenia towards Peace and Non-Violence&quot; as part of the celebrations ofthe 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Ambassador Armen Martirosyan welcomed the guests and delivered a spee]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[DEFEXPO-2020 Launched]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2020/02/06/DEFEXPO-2020 Launched/7453]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Armenian delegation participates in the largest international arms exhibition launched in the capital of Uttar Pradesh-Lucknow on 05 February. This biennial event is organized by the Ministry of Defense of India. This year&#039;s exhibition, which is unprecedented in its scale, features over 500 Indian and 160 foreign companies.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The alumnus of the Armenian College gives back]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2020/02/04/Avotevanyan2020/7421]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 03, Armenian College and Philanthropic Academy of Kolkata celebrated the opening of the new computer complex sponsored by its proud alumnus, the Australian-Armenian businessman and philanthropist Avetis Tevanyan. 

After graduating from the Academy, Tevanyan received his engineering degree from India&rsquo;s top university - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). In 1984 he moved to A]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian artists participate in the 34th Surajkund Mela]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://india.mfa.am/en/news/2020/02/03/Surajkund2020/7452]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 01, President of India inaugurated the 34th&nbsp;edition of&nbsp;Surajkund International Crafts&nbsp;Mela - the largest international crafts fair in the world held annually in Faridabad, Haryana.&nbsp;
Armenia&#039;s participation in&nbsp;this important cultural festival&nbsp;has become a&nbsp;welcome&nbsp;tradition. This year,&nbsp;the Armenian delegation is unprecedentedly represent]]></description>
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