Tigran Balayan
            
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              Ambassador of #Armenia 🇦🇲 to Luxembourg 🇱🇺, Belgium🇧🇪 and the European Union🇪🇺 RT≠endorsement
              
              Brussels, Belgium
            
            
              
              Joined January 2011
            
            
           There’s Armenia - and then there’s the hidden Armenia! 🤫 Armenia’s hidden treasures take you on an awe-inspiring journey off the beaten path—where history whispers through ancient stone and nature’s grandeur steals the show. In this blog post, we explore eight of the country’s 
          
                
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             Productive week of 🇦🇲🤝🇪🇺 high-level discussions in Yerevan! @Europarl_EN Members, Senior Officials of @eu_enlargement_ & @eu_eeas met with Armenian leadership & partners to deepen dialogue, strengthen cooperation, advance our commitments to democracy, resilience & prosperity. 
           Another round of intensive 🇦🇲🇪🇺 in Yerevan with plenary session of #Euronest Parliamentary Assembly & Senior, @Europarl_EN, @eu_eeas & @eu_enlargement_ delegations holding meetings with @armgov & @armparliament representatives. 
            
                
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             Promoting resistance to information manipulation must start with education. Delivered a speech in the high-level international conference on Information Integrity & Independent Media within the framework of the 8th @ParisPeaceForum
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             🇪🇺 In 2024, Armenia exported 48M litres of bottled brandy — ranking 3rd globally after France & Singapore! Today’s EU-funded workshop 🇦🇲 at Manukyan Brandy Factory discussed next steps for the GI Armenian Brandy to ensure excellence & authenticity. #EUinArmenia #ArmenianBrandyGI
          
          
                
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             🇦🇲🇪🇺 I had the pleasure of welcoming Mr Younous Omarjee, Vice‑President of the European Parliament, & Mr Sergey Lagodinsky, Co‑President of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, to the National Assembly of Armenia. We discussed the 12th Plenary Session of #Euronest PA, 
          
                
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             Another round of intensive 🇦🇲🇪🇺 in Yerevan with plenary session of #Euronest Parliamentary Assembly & Senior, @Europarl_EN, @eu_eeas & @eu_enlargement_ delegations holding meetings with @armgov & @armparliament representatives. 
          
                
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             Happy #NationalDay, #Czechia! Wishing prosperity & progress to the Czech people! #Armenia values its friendship & active cooperation with 🇨🇿 both in bilateral format & within the framework of the 🇦🇲-🇪🇺 partnership. 
          
                
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             Incredibly interesting and meaningful Euronest PA conversation with the Prime Minister of Armenia🇦🇲 Nikol Pashinyan. Wish Armenia success in freeing itself from the status of a hostage to history and opening up its country to a European perspective. @Europarl_EN @NikolPashinyan
          
          
                
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             Le Premier ministre Nikol Pashinyan a reçu les membres du Bureau de l’Assemblée parlementaire « Euronest».  https://t.co/dMTT7gzaC5 
          
          
                
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            #Armenia offers two-way freight transit between #Azerbaijan and #Türkiye in reciprocal move  https://t.co/2K7wtRt4rZ 
          
          
                
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            #Armenia🇦🇲is leading the region and the world 🌍 by average IQ test results. 🧠🤔🧐
          
          
          
                
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             Glad to have participated in 4th #feministdiplomacy. First of all for us, this agenda is about human rights & democracy, equal rights & equal opportunities.  The “boys' club” should admit that women are their equal partners & can have an equal role in leading the society. 1/5 
          
                
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             In preparation of #COP17 Biodiversity summit in 🇦🇲, @UNinBrussels & @ArminBXL will host conference with @MFAofArmenia Deputy FM @RAbisoghomonyan as a keynote speaker to discuss challenges and solutions. 
          
                
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             As the world celebrates #UnitedNationsDay today, 🇦🇲 reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the purposes and principles of 🇺🇳 Charter - underscoring its determination to promote peace & security, human rights, sustainable development, and universal access to healthcare & education. 
          
                
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             📍 Haghartsin Monastery 🇦🇲 🏞️ Hidden deep in the lush forests of Tavush, Haghartsin feels like a scene from a fairytale ⛪️ Built between the 10th–13th centuries, this spiritual sanctuary is a quiet blend of nature, history, and serenity. 
          
                
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            #Armenia is committed to fostering resilient links in trade, transport, digital & energy, evolving into a land-linked hub via #Crossroads_of_Peace & #TRIPP. We view regional connectivity not only as an engine of economic growth but also as a vital instrument for strengthening
          
          
                
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             Glad to attend 1st-ever ministerial w/EU, Black Sea & Central Asian partners. This comes at a time when South Caucasus can play a vital role in enhancing cross-regional #connectivity. 🇦🇲 is ready to be integral part of the new network through its #Crossroads_of_Peace & #TRIPP. 
          
                
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             In Luxembourg continued the conversation w/#EU HR/VP @kajakallas on initiatives aimed at further deepening 🇦🇲-🇪🇺 partnership. Shared aspiration of enhanced #connectivity has added another important layer to this strategic engagement. 📍ministerial on cross-regional cooperation 
          
                
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             Arrived in Luxembourg to participate in the ministerial meeting on “Cross-Regional Security & Connectivity”, organized by the #EU. ⤵️ Yerevan - Paris - Luxembourg: connectivity in action! 
          
                
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