Armenian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Vahan Kostanyan participated in an open discussion titled “Reframing Foreign Policy: Integrating Trade, Diplomacy and National Resilience” during the Comprehensive Security and Resilience international conference organized by the Women and Global Security Architecture think tank.
The deputy minister outlined how Armenia’s foreign policy priorities have changed over time.
He stressed that previously they had largely focused on one or two directions and, in essence, on conflict management. In recent years, however, priorities and directions have diversified within a future-oriented foreign policy agenda based on Armenia’s interests and taking geopolitical realities into account.
Kostanyan highlighted work carried out across various areas, including efforts under the ministry’s new international trade mandate.
Addressing strategic partnerships, the deputy minister said they are now based not only on historical ties and traditionally warm relations, but also on mutually beneficial programs and initiatives grounded in clear political and economic interests. In this context, he presented concrete and measurable results achieved within strategic partnerships established with various countries.
Responding to the moderator’s questions, Kostanyan also addressed the process of normalizing Armenia-Turkey relations. The deputy minister outlined progress in implementing the TRIPP project, addressing both domestic processes and ongoing discussions with U.S. partners.
