Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia

02/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/17/2026 04:13

Ambassador Balayan’s Lecture at the College of Europe

Ambassador Balayan's Lecture at the College of Europe

16 February, 2026

On February 16, within the framework of the Armenian-Georgian-French National Week at the College of Europe, Ambassador Tigran Balayan delivered a lecture.

In a hall filled with students, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia addressed the Armenia-EU strategic partnership agenda, the Washington agreements, the visit of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, as well as the Government of Armenia's "Crossroads of Peace" infrastructure project and the "TRIPP" route, highlighting the opportunities arising from its implementation.

Ambassador Balayan provided a detailed presentation of Armenia's consistent efforts toward the institutionalization of lasting peace in the region, emphasizing in this context the importance of the immediate release of Armenian hostages held in Azerbaijan.

Responding to students' questions, the Ambassador outlined Armenia's foreign policy priorities, the latest regional developments, and, in this context, Armenia's relations with neighboring countries and international partners.

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