Council of Europe Office (Armenia)

Council of Europe Office (Armenia)
Headquarters of the Council of Europe Office, Yerevan.
Location	Yerevan
Address	15 Khorenatsi St., 5th floor, Elite Plaza Business Center Yerevan, 0010
Ambassador	Martina Schmidt

The Council of Europe Office (Armenia) (Armenian: Եվրոպայի խորհրդի գրասենյակ, romanized: Yevropayi khorhrdi grasenyak) is the diplomatic mission of the Council of Europe (CoE) in Armenia. Its headquarters are located in Armenia's capital, Yerevan.

History

Armenia joined the Council of Europe in January 2001. In December 2002, the

On 17 April 2013, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the CoE and Armenia on the establishment of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan. The CoE Office became the official representation of the CoE and the Secretary General in Armenia. Since May 2021, Martina Schmidt is the Head of the CoE Office in Yerevan.[3]

During a meeting with the

The CoE Office supports enhancing relations and cooperation between the CoE and Armenia, assist with implementing CoE projects throughout the country, and supporting the development of the rule of law, democracy, and human rights in Armenia. The Office also coordinates joint programs with the European Union and assists Armenia to bring its legislation, institutions, and best practices in line with European standards.^[1][5]

See also

• Foreign relations of Armenia
• List of diplomatic missions in Armenia
• Member states of the Council of Europe
• Permanent Representation of Armenia to the Council of Europe

References

External links

• Official site
• Council of Europe Office in Yerevan on Facebook