The Diplomatic Academy affiliated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and supported by the European Union, the OSCE and the UN Offices in Yerevan, was officially inaugurated in Yerevan on 15 February 2010. The new HEI intends to respond to the Ministry’s growing need for qualified career diplomats.
President Serge Sargsian attended the official opening ceremony as did Foreign Minister Mr. Edward Nalbandian who has been the main instigator of the project. Almost all foreign diplomats assigned to Armenia were also present.
Students who have been admitted to the Academy were also present. The first cohort fortunately includes several female students. In Armenia many people, including within the political elite, still believe that women cannot be effective and reliable diplomats.
At the new Academy students will mainly study International Relations, International Law, operations of international and regional structures, and will have the opportunity to develop skills that are highly necessary for diplomats such as negotiations and crisis management. Visiting lecturers from prominent foreign HEIs will instruct at the Academy.
The European Union has been the main supporter of the project hoping that the new institution will provide Armenia with a more professional and qualified diplomatic corps. As the country slowly but steadily integrates into European processes and structures, it needs highly qualified forces to manage the complexities inherent in the integration process.
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton issued a congratulatory message on the occasion that reads:
“I congratulate Armenia on the opening of the Diplomatic Academy in Yerevan. I trust that this institution will provide an important contribution to the strengthening of EU-Armenia relations.
I warmly welcome the personal dedication and commitment that Foreign Minister Nalbandian has demonstrated in support of this initiative.
I note with pleasure that each year the Diplomatic Academy will offer up to 25 students from Armenia the possibility to improve their knowledge of diplomacy and foreign relations. I am also delighted that the EU, through its Advisory Group in Armenia, has been able to contribute to the setting up of the Diplomatic Academy.
I wish the first students of the Diplomatic Academy, starting their studies today, a challenging and successful experience.”
President Serge Sargsian attended the official opening ceremony as did Foreign Minister Mr. Edward Nalbandian who has been the main instigator of the project. Almost all foreign diplomats assigned to Armenia were also present.
Students who have been admitted to the Academy were also present. The first cohort fortunately includes several female students. In Armenia many people, including within the political elite, still believe that women cannot be effective and reliable diplomats.
At the new Academy students will mainly study International Relations, International Law, operations of international and regional structures, and will have the opportunity to develop skills that are highly necessary for diplomats such as negotiations and crisis management. Visiting lecturers from prominent foreign HEIs will instruct at the Academy.
The European Union has been the main supporter of the project hoping that the new institution will provide Armenia with a more professional and qualified diplomatic corps. As the country slowly but steadily integrates into European processes and structures, it needs highly qualified forces to manage the complexities inherent in the integration process.
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Catherine Ashton issued a congratulatory message on the occasion that reads:
“I congratulate Armenia on the opening of the Diplomatic Academy in Yerevan. I trust that this institution will provide an important contribution to the strengthening of EU-Armenia relations.
I warmly welcome the personal dedication and commitment that Foreign Minister Nalbandian has demonstrated in support of this initiative.
I note with pleasure that each year the Diplomatic Academy will offer up to 25 students from Armenia the possibility to improve their knowledge of diplomacy and foreign relations. I am also delighted that the EU, through its Advisory Group in Armenia, has been able to contribute to the setting up of the Diplomatic Academy.
I wish the first students of the Diplomatic Academy, starting their studies today, a challenging and successful experience.”
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