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Armenian Embassy in 40 countries

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www[.]mfa[.]am
Country Armenia
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The Armenian Embassy network represents the Republic of Armenia in foreign states. Its core function is to conduct diplomatic relations with host governments. It provides consular assistance to Armenian citizens living or traveling abroad. The embassies also process visas and other documentation for foreign nationals wishing to visit Armenia. They promote Armenian trade, investment, and cultural exchange initiatives. By engaging with local authorities and businesses, they seek to strengthen bilateral ties. The embassies monitor political and economic developments that may affect Armenia’s interests. They report such information back to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Yerevan. Public diplomacy activities, including cultural events and educational programs, are part of their outreach. These activities aim to enhance Armenia’s image and foster people‑to‑people connections.

The network maintains embassies in approximately forty countries, giving Armenia a broad diplomatic presence. Headquarters oversight is located in Armenia, where foreign policy direction is set. The embassies operate as points of contact for Armenia in multilateral institutions such as NATO, the OSCE, and the United Nations. Their visibility was highlighted in January 2016 when Azerbaijani hackers defaced the websites of Armenia’s Permanent Mission to NATO, OSCE, and the UN, as well as embassy sites across the forty‑country network. The attack replaced content with propaganda showcasing Azerbaijan’s military capabilities. This incident underscored the diplomatic network’s exposure to cyber threats amid the broader Nagorno‑Karabakh conflict. Despite the cyber incident, the embassies continue to carry out their statutory duties. No further structural details such as parent organization or subsidiary relationships are specified in the available sources. The profile is therefore limited to the confirmed facts of the embassy network’s diplomatic role, geographic reach, and the noted cyber event. No speculative or invented information is included.

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