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17 October 2026 - 13:27 AMT

Armenian president meets UN chief to discuss reforms

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan received United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the presidential residence, where they discussed UN-related reforms.

Welcoming his guest to Yerevan, the president praised Guterres’ efforts to strengthen international peace and address global challenges, and emphasized the importance of his participation in the Leaders’ Summit. Guterres thanked the president for the warm reception, said he was impressed by Armenia and Yerevan, and highlighted the significance of hosting the COP conference.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the importance of regional peace for the development of infrastructure and tourism.

Following the official meeting, Khachaturyan and Guterres continued their discussions over a working dinner.

The 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) will take place at the Meridian Expo Center in Yerevan from October 19 to 30, 2026.