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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan&rsquo;s Meeting with Simon Mordue, Chief Diplomatic Adviser of the President of the European Commission]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/10/ambassador-balayan&rsquo;s-meeting-with-simon-mordue-chief-diplomatic-adviser-of-the-president-of-the-eur/15343]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 10, Ambassador Tigran Balayan met with Simon Mordue, Chief Diplomatic Adviser to the President of the European Commission.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Belgium&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister Receives the Ambassador of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/09/belgium&rsquo;s-deputy-prime-minister-receives-the-ambassador-of-armenia/15340]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 9, Belgium&rsquo;s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy, and Agriculture, David Clarinval, received Ambassador Tigran Balayan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan Tours Li&egrave;ge Ahead of TUMO Center Launch]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/28/ambassador-balayan-tours-li&egrave;ge-ahead-of-tumo-center-launch/15295]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 28, Ambassador Balayan visited Li&egrave;ge to review the preparations for the TUMO Center, which is set to open this spring.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Belgian Minister of Defense held a meeting with the Ambassador of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/27/the-belgian-minister-of-defense-held-a-meeting-with-the-ambassador-of-armenia/15291]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 27, Ambassador Tigran Balayan met with the Belgian Minister of Defense and Foreign Trade, Theo Francken.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian Ambassador Meets with President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/13/armenian-ambassador-meets-with-president-of-the-belgian-chamber-of-representatives/15229]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 13, the President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, Peter de Roover, received Ambassador Tigran Balayan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Tigran Balayan participated in Genocide Victims Commemoration at the Belgian Chamber of Representatives]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/05/ambassador-tigran-balayan-participated-in-genocide-victims-commemoration-at-the-belgian-chamber-of-/15130]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 5, Ambassador Tigran Balayan attended a commemoration in the Belgian Parliament honoring the victims of genocides recognized by Belgium, at the kind invitation of Peter De Roover, President of the Chamber of Representatives.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan&rsquo;s Lecture at KU Leuven]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/04/ambassador-balayan&rsquo;s-lecture-at-ku-leuven/15092]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 4, Ambassador Balayan delivered a lecture titled&nbsp;&ldquo;The Washington Agreements and the Prospects of European Integration&rdquo;&nbsp;to students specializing in international relations, political science, and European studies at KU Leuven.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Prime Ministers of Armenia, Luxembourg meet in Brussels]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/09/the-prime-ministers-of-armenia-luxembourg-meet-in-brussels/14811]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg Luc Frieden within the framework of the second &quot;Global Gateway&quot; international forum held in Brussels.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia&rsquo;s 34th Independence Day was celebrated in Belgium]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/01/armenia&rsquo;s-34th-independence-day-was-celebrated-in-belgium/14768]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 1, a reception dedicated to the National Day of the Republic of Armenia took place in the ceremonial hall of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium (ARB).]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Speech for Armenia&rsquo;s 34th Independence Anniversary by H.E. Ambassador Tigran Balayan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/01/speech-for-armenia&rsquo;s-34th-independence-anniversary-by-h-e-ambassador-tigran-balayan/14765]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[I am really grateful to you for joining us in celebrating the 34th anniversary of Armenia&rsquo;s independence &mdash; a day when the voice of our people rose with clarity and conviction: that Armenia must be free and sovereign.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia&rsquo;s National Day was Celebrated in  Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/29/armenia&rsquo;s-national-day-was-celebrated-in-luxembourg/14755]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[A reception dedicated to the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia was held in Luxembourg on September 29.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[TUMO Creative Technologies Center to Open in Li&egrave;ge]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/05/tumo-creative-technologies-center-to-open-in-li&egrave;ge/14718]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 5,&nbsp;Ambassador Tigran Balayan took part in the event marking the launch of the TUMO Creative Technologies Center, during which Pegor Papazian, Chief Development Officer signed the relevant agreement together with with Yves Prete, President, and Jean-Christophe Peterkenne, General Director of &ldquo;GRE-Li&egrave;ge&rdquo;.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Prime Ministers of Armenia and Belgium meet in Brussels]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/07/14/the-prime-ministers-of-armenia-and-belgium-meet-in-brussels/14618]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[A meeting between the Prime Ministers of Armenia and Belgium, Nikol Pashinyan and Bart De Wever, took place in Brussels.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan&rsquo;s meeting at the Belgian House of Representatives]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/07/08/ambassador-balayan&rsquo;s-meeting-at-the-belgian-house-of-representatives/14607]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On July 8, Ambassador Tigran Balayan held a meeting with members of the Belgium-Armenia Friendship Group of the Belgian Senate and House of Representatives, led by Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Els Van Hoof.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Armenia and Belgium]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/07/02/political-consultations-between-the-foreign-ministries-of-armenia-and-belgium/14601]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On July 2, in Yerevan political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Kingdom of Belgium were held. The consultations were chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Vahan Kostanyan and Director General of Bilateral Relations of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Birgit Stevens.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Prime Minister sends congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/06/23/the-prime-minister-sends-congratulatory-message-to-the-prime-minister-of-luxembourg/14538]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Luc Frieden on the occasion of the National Day. The message reads:]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan met with the Minister of Security and Home Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium Bernard Quintin]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/06/11/the-minister-of-internal-affairs-arpine-sargsyan-met-with-the-minister-of-security-and-home-affairs/14514]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Minister of Internal Affairs Arpine Sargsyan, during her working visit to Brussels, met the Minister of Security and Home Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium Bernard Quintin.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The first Armenian fair was held in Brussels]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/06/01/the-first-armenian-fair-was-held-in-brussels/14460]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 1, the first Armenian fair was held in Belgium with the joint efforts of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia and the Municipality of the Ixelles District of Brussels.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Tigran Balayan&rsquo;s Meeting with President of the Belgian Senate Vincent Blondel]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/05/20/ambassador-tigran-balayan&rsquo;s-meeting-with-president-of-the-belgian-senate-vincent-blondel/14419]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 20, Ambassador Balayan held a meeting with the newly elected President of the Belgian Senate, Vincent Blondel.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Annual Daniel Varoujan Lecture at Ghent University]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/05/17/annual-daniel-varoujan-lecture-at-ghent-university/14409]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 17, Ghent University in Belgium hosted a lecture as part of the annual Daniel Varoujan Lecture Series, focusing on the persecution of cultural and intellectual figures during the Armenian Genocide.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Prime Ministers of Armenia and Belgium meet in Tirana]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/05/16/the-prime-ministers-of-armenia-and-belgium-meet-in-tirana/14422]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the margins of the European Political Community Summit, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan met with Prime Minister of Belgium Bart de Wever.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Commemoration of the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Held in Brussels]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/24/commemoration-of-the-110th-anniversary-of-the-armenian-genocide-held-in-brussels/14284]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 24, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Balayan, Head of the Mission of Armenia to NATO Arman Israelian, and diplomats from the Armenian diplomatic missions in Brussels participated in commemorative events marking the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The events took place at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Belgium and near the Armenian cross-stone (khachkar) dedicated to ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Speech by Ambassador Balayan at the Commemoration of the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/24/speech-by-ambassador-balayan-at-the-commemoration-of-the-110th-anniversary-of-the-armenian-genocide/14283]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Chers Bourgmestres, Beste Kamer- en Senaatsleden, Հարգելի Հայր սուրբ,
Excellences, chers coll&egrave;gues,&nbsp; Սիրելի հայրենակիցներ, Mesdames et messieurs en vos titre et qualit&eacute;, Dear Friends,]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium Ralph Moreau]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/17/secretary-of-the-security-council-of-the-republic-of-armenia-armen-grigoryan-met-diplomatic-advisor/14255]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 17, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Armenia Armen Grigoryan met with Diplomatic Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium Ralph Moreau.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Discours prononc&eacute; par Dr. Tigran Balayan, ambassadeur de la R&eacute;publique d&rsquo;Arm&eacute;nie aupr&egrave;s du Royaume de Belgique]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/02/discours-prononc&eacute;-par-s-e-dr-tigran-balayan-ambassadeur-de-la-r&eacute;publique-d&rsquo;arm&eacute;nie-aupr&egrave;s-du-royaum/14196]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Je voudrais exprimer ma profonde gratitude au Parlement f&eacute;d&eacute;ral belge pour son soutien continu et engagement exemplaire aux questions d&rsquo;une grande importance pour l&rsquo;Arm&eacute;nie et le peuple arm&eacute;nien.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan&#039;s speech at the House of Representatives]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/02/ambassador-balayan-s-speech-at-the-house-of-representatives/14194]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 2, the Committee on&nbsp;External Relations of the Belgian House of Representatives held hearings on the resolution &quot;Establishing Peace in the South Caucasus.&quot; The meeting was chaired by the Chair of the Committee, Els Van Hoof.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan&rsquo;s speech at the annual gala dinner of the Committee of Armenians in Belgium]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/03/12/ambassador-balayan&rsquo;s-speech-at-the-annual-gala-dinner-of-the-committee-of-armenians-in-belgium/14139]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 12, the annual gala dinner of the Committee of Armenians in Belgium was held, which was attended by Bernard Quintin, Belgian Minister of Security and Home Affairs, &Eacute;l&eacute;onore Simonet, Minister for the Middle Class, Self-Employed and SMEs, Michel De Maegd, Member of the Belgian House of Representatives, Vice-Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and European Affairs Committees, and a]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan&#039;s meeting with President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives Peter de Roover]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/03/12/ambassador-balayan-s-meeting-with-president-of-the-belgian-chamber-of-representatives-peter-de-roov/14089]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 12, 2025, Ambassador Balayan met with the President of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, Peter de Roover.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[On the Decree of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/03/07/on-the-decree-of-the-prime-minister-of-the-republic-of-armenia/14067]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In accordance with the Decrees No. 187-A of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, the position of the Defense Attach&eacute; has been established at the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the Kingdom of Belgium.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The meeting of the Armenian Ambassador with the Minister President of Flanders]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/20/the-meeting-of-the-armenian-ambassador-with-the-minister-president-of-flanders/13960]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 20, Minister-President of the Government of Flanders Matthias Diependaele received the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of Belgium Tigran Balayan.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting between the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan and the Minister of Defence of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Yuriko Backes]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/14/Meeting between the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan and the Minister of Defence of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Yuriko Backes/13996]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 14, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Minister of Defence of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Yuriko Backes.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting between the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan and  the Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Belgium Theo Francken]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/14/Meeting between the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan and  the Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Belgium Theo Francken/13995]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 14, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Belgium Theo Francken.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Op-ed by Ambassador Tigran Balayan in Brussels Morning: Building Bridges, Not Walls: Armenia&rsquo;s &ldquo;Crossroads of Peace&rdquo; to Transform the South Caucasus]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/07/op-ed-by-ambassador-tigran-balayan-in-brussels-morning-building-bridges-not-walls-armenia&rsquo;s-&ldquo;crossr/14000]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In a region historically marked by dividing lines, Armenia is stepping forward with a bold new initiative that promises not only to reshape infrastructure but to transform the future of the South Caucasus.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Alen Simonyan meets with President of the Belgian Senate]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/07/alen-simonyan-meets-with-president-of-the-belgian-senate/13957]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 7, the delegation led by the RA NA President Alen Simonyan being on a working visit in Belgium, met with the President of the Belgian Senate of the Kingdom of Belgium. During the meeting the sides discussed different issues regarding the inter-parliamentary cooperation, also referring to the multilateral agenda for deepening Armenia-EU relations and the democratic reforms in Armenia.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Alen Simonyan meets with Speaker of Flemish Parliament]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/06/alen-simonyan-meets-with-speaker-of-flemish-parliament/13953]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 6, the delegation led by the RA NA President Alen Simonyan being on an official visit in Belgium, visited the Flemish Parliament. Alen Simonyan discussed a large scope of issues regarding the inter-parliamentary cooperation and Armenia-EU relations with the Speaker of the Flemish Parliament Freya Van den Bossche.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Alen Simonyan meets with Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/05/alen-simonyan-meets-with-deputy-prime-minister-minister-for-foreign-affairs-and-foreign-trade-of-lu/13954]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 5, the RA NA President Alen Simonyan met with the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel within the framework of his official visit to Luxembourg.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Alen Simonyan meets with His Royal Highness Crown Prince of Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/05/alen-simonyan-meets-with-his-royal-highness-crown-prince-of-luxembourg/13952]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The RA NA President Alen Simonyan, being in Luxembourg on an official visit, had a private conversation with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Alen Simonyan meets with President of Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/04/alen-simonyan-meets-with-president-of-chamber-of-deputies-of-luxembourg/13951]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The delegation led by the NA President Alen Simonyan being on an official visit in Luxembourg was in the Chamber of Deputies of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg met with the President Claude Wiseler.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Tigran Balayan participated in Genocide Victims Commemoration at the Belgian Chamber of Representatives]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/01/24/ambassador-tigran-balayan-participated-in-genocide-victims-commemoration-at-the-belgian-chamber-of-/13904]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 24 Ambassador Tigran Balayan participated in the solemn commemoration ceremony at the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, marking the remembrance of genocide victims. The event follows the resolution adopted by the Chamber in December 2020, which established a national day of remembrance for officially recognized genocides.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Speaker of the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (Francophone community) received Ambassador Balayan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/01/22/the-speaker-of-the-parliament-of-the-wallonia-brussels-federation-francophone-community-received-am/13890]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 22, Ambassador Tigran Balayan met with Beno&icirc;t Dispa, Speaker of the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (Francophone Community).
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The President of the Belgian Senate received the Ambassador of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2025/01/21/the-president-of-the-belgian-senate-received-the-ambassador-of-armenia/13887]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 21, Ambassador Tigran Balayan met with Val&eacute;rie de Bue, President of the Belgian Senate.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Sergey Parajanov was opened in P&eacute;tange, Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/18/the-exhibition-dedicated-to-the-100th-anniversary-of-sergey-parajanov-was-opened-in-p&eacute;tange-luxembo/13702]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[At the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Luxembourg օn December 17, the opening ceremony of the exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Sergey Parajanov took place in Maison de la culture &quot;A Rousen&quot; in P&eacute;tange. The exhibition was co-organized by the Municipality of P&eacute;tange.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Lecture of Ambassador of Armenia at the University of Antwerp]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/17/Lecture of Ambassador of Armenia at the University of Antwerp/13762]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 17, Ambassador of Armenia to Belgium Tigran Balayan delivered a lecture entitled &ldquo;Armenia-EU Partnership and Future Prospects&rdquo; at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Antwerp.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Lecture of Ambassador of Armenia at the KU Leuven]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/12/lecture-of-ambassador-of-armenia-at-the-ku-leuven/13761]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 12, Armenian Ambassador in Brussels Tigran Balayan delivered a lecture on &ldquo;Armenia-EU Relations and Future Prospects&rdquo; to about 170 students and professorial staff of the Faculty of &ldquo;Geopolitical Developments in Eurasia&rdquo; at the KU Leuven.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia met Rector of the Antwerp University]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/11/06/ambassador-of-armenia-met-rector-of-the-antwerp-university/13527]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 6, Ambassador of Armenia in Brussels Tigran Balayan visited the University of Antwerp, where he had a meeting with Rector Herwig Leirs.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium received the Armenian Ambassador]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/10/30/deputy-prime-minister-of-belgium-received-the-armenian-ambassador/13505]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 30, Belgian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Middle Class, Self-Employment, Small and Medium Enterprises, Agriculture, Institutional Reforms and Democratic Renewal David Clarinval received Ambassador Tigran Balayan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Ceremony of handing over of the Certificate of Bertrand Verkaeren, Honorary Consul of Armenia to Flanders was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/10/11/the-ceremony-of-handing-over-of-the-certificate-of-bertrand-verkaeren-honorary-consul-of-armenia-to/13437]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 11 Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Davit Karapetyan handed over the certificate of&nbsp;the appointment to Bertrand Verkaeren, the Honorary Consul of Armenia to Flanders.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The visit of the Ambassador of Armenia to the Ghent University]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/10/09/the-visit-of-the-ambassador-of-armenia-to-the-ghent-university/13410]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 9, Ambassador of Armenia to Belgium Tigran Balayan visited Ghent University.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A series of events dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of the Independence of Armenia in Belgium]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/21/a-series-of-events-dedicated-to-the-33rd-anniversary-of-the-independence-of-armenia-in-belgium/13345]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 20-21, a series of events dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of the Independence of Armenia took place in Belgium.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[&quot;Day of Armenia&quot; in Luxembourg&#039;s Cultural Capital]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/14/day-of-armenia-in-luxembourg-s-cultural-capital/13307]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 14, within the framework of &quot;Day of Armenia&quot; a concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the renowned Armenian chansonnier Charles Aznavour took place in Th&eacute;&acirc;tre d&rsquo;Esch, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg followed by a reception in on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia, an exhibition dedicated to the endangered Armenian]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Grand concert and reception took place in Brussels dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Charles Aznavour and Armenia&#039;s National Day]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/11/grand-concert-and-reception-took-place-in-brussels-dedicated-to-the-100th-anniversary-of-charles-az/13297]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 11, a concert dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the great Armenian chansonnier Charles Aznavour was held in the concert hall of the Brussels Municipality, followed by a solemn reception on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Speech delivered by H.E. Tigran Balayan Ambassador of Armenia to Belgium and the Head of the Mission  to the European Union]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/11/speech-of-h-e-tigran-balayan-ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-kingdom-of-belgium-and-th/13296]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Speech of H.E. Tigran Balayan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of Belgium and the Head of the Mission of the Republic of Armenia to the European Union,&nbsp; on the Occasion of the 33-rd Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement by the Foreign Minister of Armenia and answers to journalists&#039; questions during the joint press conference with the Foreign Minister of Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/09/statement-by-the-foreign-minister-of-armenia-and-answers-to-journalists-questions-during-the-joint-/13309]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Mr. Minister,
Dear friend, dear Xavier,
I am glad to host you and your delegation in the Republic of Armenia, in Yerevan.
I want to mention that the contact between the honourable Minister and me is regular and frequent, and we often have the opportunity to talk about bilateral relations, Armenia-EU relations, and our regional issues. However, I am especially happy to welcome the Minister and h]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of Belgium hosted Haykak Arshamyan, executive director of the Hayastan All Armenian Fund]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/07/09/embassy-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-kingdom-of-belgium-hosted-haykak-arshamyan-executive-dire/13135]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On July 9, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of Belgium hosted Haykak Arshamyan, executive director of the Hayastan All Armenian Fund.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Тhe Minister of Defence held a meeting with the Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/06/20/тhe-minister-of-defence-held-a-meeting-with-the-chairman-of-the-chamber-of-deputies-of-the-grand-du/13080]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On the sidelines of his working visit to Luxembourg on June 20, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, held a meeting with the Chairman of the Chamber of Deputies of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Claude Wiesler, and members of the Defence Committee of the Chamber of Deputies.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Suren Papikyan met with the Minister of Defence of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/06/20/suren-papikyan-met-with-the-minister-of-defence-of-the-grand-duchy-of-luxembourg/13081]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In the framework of his working visit to Luxembourg on June 20, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Minister of Defence of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Yuriko Backes. Ambassador Tigran Balayan was also in attendance at the meeting.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Suren Papikyan visited the headquarters of the &quot;John Cockerill&quot; company]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/05/28/suren-papikyan-visited-the-headquarters-of-the-john-cockerill-company/13004]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In the framework of his working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan visited the headquarters of the &quot;John Cockerill&quot; company.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Suren Papikyan held a meeting with the Vice-Prime Minister of Belgium David Clarinval]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/05/28/suren-papikyan-held-a-meeting-with-the-vice-prime-minister-of-belgium-david-clarinval/13003]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[During his working visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, held a meeting with the Vice-Prime Minister of Belgium, David Clarinval, on May 28th.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The meeting of the Ambassador of Armenia in Brussels with journalists]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/05/27/the-meeting-of-the-ambassador-of-armenia-in-brussels-with-journalists/13014]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 27, Armenian Ambassador to Brussels Tigran Balayan met with the Armenian journalists and civil servants who arrived in Brussels as part of the &quot;Media Development and Democratic Media-Regulation in the New Digital Era&quot; training program.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador of Armenia in Brussels met with the Armenian candidates for the Belgian elections]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/05/17/the-ambassador-of-armenia-in-brussels-met-with-the-armenian-candidates-for-the-belgian-elections/12980]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 17 Armenian Ambassador in Brussels Tigran Balayan had a meeting with the Armenian candidates Anna Hovsepian, Armine Hareyan, Nicolas Tavitian, Lianna Davtyan and Gayane Bertrand nominated for the parliamentary elections in Belgium.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg unanimously adopted a motion expressing support for Armenia, as well as establishment of peace and stability in the region]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/05/16/the-chamber-of-deputies-of-luxembourg-unanimously-adopted-a-motion-expressing-support-for-armenia-a/12965]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 16, the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg unanimously adopted a motion expressing support for Armenia, as well as establishment of peace and stability in the region.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Students of the Diplomatic School were hosted at the Embassy of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/05/14/students-of-the-diplomatic-school-were-hosted-at-the-embassy-of-armenia/12958]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 13-14, the students of the MFA Diplomatic School of Armenia, during their study trip to Brussels, had an opportunity to meet the high-ranking officials of the EU Council, the European External Action Service, the European Parliament, and the NATO.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Tigran Balayan&#039;s article for the Oxford Diplomatic Dispatch]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/04/30/ambassador-tigran-balayan-s-article-for-the-oxford-diplomatic-dispatch/12903]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The article on &quot;Armenia and the European Union: The new momentum&quot; by the Ambassador of Armenia in Brussels Mr Tigran Balayan was published in the Issue No.11 of the Oxford Diplomatic Dispatch on April 30.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan&#039;s visit to the Howest University of Applied Sciences in Bruges]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/04/25/ambassador-balayan-s-visit-to-the-howest-university-of-applied-sciences-in-bruges/12881]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 25, Ambassador Tigran Balayan visited the Howest University of Applied Sciences in Bruges.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was commemorated in Brussels]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/04/24/the-109th-anniversary-of-the-armenian-genocide-was-commemorated-in-brussels/12868]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 24, the 109th commemoration of the Armenian Genocide took place in Brussels, which was attended for the first time by the Ambassadors of a number of countries, that recognized the Armenian Genocide, members of the Belgian government, mayors and members of parliament, politicians and high-ranking officials, public and cultural figures of Belgium and Belgian Armenian community members.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Commemorative events dedicated to the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/04/24/commemorative-events-dedicated-to-the-109th-anniversary-of-the-armenian-genocide-in-luxembourg/12880]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 23, in Chapelle du Glacis of Luxembourg a liturgy dedicated to the memory of the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide was offered by Reverend Father Armen, pastor of the Armenian Apostolic Church.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[An event commemorating the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held with the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/04/23/an-event-commemorating-the-109th-anniversary-of-the-armenian-genocide-was-held-with-the-participati/12867]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 23, a liturgy dedicated to the 109th anniversary of the memory of the martyrs of the Armenian Genocide was offered at the Apostolic Church of Mary Magdalene of Brussels. Upon the invitation of the Committee of Armenians of Belgium, the liturgy was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium Hadja Lahbib, Member of the House of Representatives Michel de Maegd.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Discussion on &quot;Commemorating the Armenian Genocide: Reflecting on Historical Memory in Today&#039;s Context&quot;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/04/16/discussion-on-commemorating-the-armenian-genocide-reflecting-on-historical-memory-in-today-s-context/12831]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 16, a discussion on &quot;Commemorating the Armenian Genocide: Reflecting on Historical Memory in Today&#039;s Context&quot; was held in Leuven. The Ambassador of Armenia to Brussels Mr Tigran Balayan delivered the opening remarks.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consular Outreach]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/04/09/consular-outreach/12794]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Dear citizens,
&nbsp;


The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of Belgium informs that an upcoming Consular Outreach event will take place on April 26, at 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:00 at the Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the Great Duchy of Luxembourg. Citizens from Luxembourg and neighboring countries are invited.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Round table discussion on &quot;Geopolitical Developments in the South Caucasus: Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh/Artsakh&quot;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/26/round-table-discussion-on-geopolitical-developments-in-the-south-caucasus-armenia-and-nagorno-karab/12741]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 25, at the initiative of the European-Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy, a round table discussion entitled &quot;Geopolitical Developments in the South Caucasus: Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh/Artsakh&quot; was held in the Belgian Senate.&nbsp; The event was attended by Mark Demesmaeker, Belgian Senator, Head of the Inter-Parliamentary Union with Armenia and Georgia, Els Van Hoof, Chair o]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Nikol Pashinyan and Emmanuel Macron meet in Brussels]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/21/nikol-pashinyan-and-emmanuel-macron-meet-in-brussels/12735]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Within the framework of the Nuclear Energy Summit, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with French President Emmanuel Macron.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with the Vice Premier of China]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/21/nikol-pashinyan-had-a-meeting-with-the-vice-premier-of-china/12734]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The meeting of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan with Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing took place in Brussels.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Prime Ministers of Armenia and Finland meet in Brussels]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/21/prime-ministers-of-armenia-and-finland-meet-in-brussels/12733]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[A meeting between the Prime Ministers of Armenia and Finland Nikol Pashinyan and Petteri Orpo took place in Brussels.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Nikol Pashinyan and Charles Michel meet in Brussels]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/21/nikol-pashinyan-and-charles-michel-meet-in-brussels/12732]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Within the framework of the inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Prime Minister of Armenia meets with the Prime Minister of Sweden]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/21/the-prime-minister-of-armenia-meets-with-the-prime-minister-of-sweden/12731]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Prime Minister Pashinyan delivered a speech at the Nuclear Energy Summit]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/21/prime-minister-pashinyan-delivered-a-speech-at-the-nuclear-energy-summit/12730]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in the inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit in Brussels. French President Emmanuel Macron, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President Charles Michel, presidents, prime ministers and representatives of a number of countries also took part in the event.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Prime Ministers of Armenia and Belgium meet within the framework of the Nuclear Energy Summit]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/21/the-prime-ministers-of-armenia-and-belgium-meet-within-the-framework-of-the-nuclear-energy-summit/12729]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Within the framework of the inaugural Nuclear Energy Summit, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting between the Ambassador of Armenia in Brussels and the Chair of the Flemish Parliament]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/11/Բալայան-Հոմանս/12677]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 11, Ambassador of Armenia in Brussels Tigran Balayan had a meeting with the Chair of the Flemish Parliament Liesbeth Homans.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consular Outreach]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/03/01/consular-outreach/12637]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Dear citizens,
The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of Belgium informs that an upcoming Consular Outreach event will take place on March 28, at 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-17:00 at the Office of the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the Great Duchy of Luxembourg. Citizens from Luxembourg and neighboring countries are invited.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/02/14/meeting-of-foreign-ministers-of-armenia-and-luxembourg/12563]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 14, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan arrived on a working visit to Luxembourg. The meeting between Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and Xavier Bettel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg took place.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Remarks by Foreign Minister of Armenia at the official opening ceremony of the office in Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/02/14/remarks-by-foreign-minister-of-armenia-at-the-official-opening-ceremony-of-the-office-in-luxembourg/12572]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In Luxembourg, with the participation of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan and Xavier Bettel, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg, the official opening ceremony of the office of Armenia in Luxembourg was held.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia met the Member of the Flemish Parliament]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/02/08/ambassador-of-armenia-met-the-member-of-the-flemish-parliament/12547]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 8, Ambassador Tigran Balayan had a meeting with the member of the Flemish Parliament , the Chairman of the New Flemish Alliance in the Belgian Senate, Karl Vanlouwe.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Ambassador of Armenia met the Bourgmestre of Brussels]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/02/05/the-ambassador-of-armenia-met-the-bourgmestre-of-brussels/12524]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 5, Ambassador Tigran Balayan had a meeting with Bourgmestre of Brussels Philippe Close.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/25/political-consultations-between-the-ministries-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-/12473]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 25, political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg took place in Yerevan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The President of Belgian Parliament hosted the Ambassador of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/23/the-president-of-belgian-parliament-hosted-the-ambassador-of-armenia/12493]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 23, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Balayan had a meeting with with the President of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium Eliane Tillieux.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan&#039;s Meetings with the Authorities of Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/18/ambassador-balayan-s-meetings-with-the-authorities-of-luxembourg/12461]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 17&ndash;18, Ambassador Tigran Balayan visited Luxembourg where he had meetings with the representatives of executive, legislative, and local self-government bodies of Luxembourg.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[President Vahagn Khachaturyan met King Philip I of Belgium]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/16/president-vahagn-khachaturyan-met-king-philip-i-of-belgium/12448]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Within the framework of the World Economic Forum in Davos, the President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan had a meeting with King Philip&nbsp;I of Belgium.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Meeting of the Armenian Ambassador with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, Mrs. Els Van Hoof]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/15/the-meeting-of-the-armenian-ambassador-with-the-chairman-of-the-foreign-affairs-committee-of-the-be/12456]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 15, the Armenian Ambassador had a meeting with the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives, Mrs. Els Van Hoof.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan&#039;s visit to the College of Europe in Bruges and the speech at the European Diplomatic Academy]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/12/15/ambassador-balayan-s-visit-to-the-college-of-europe-in-bruges-and-the-speech-at-the-european-diplom/12380]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 15, Ambassador Tigran Balayan visited the College of Europe in Bruges and gave a speech at the European Diplomatic Academy.

&nbsp;
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CHANGES OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE VALIDITY ENDORSEMENT IN NON-BIOMETRIC ARMENIAN PASSPORTS TO ENTER INTO FORCE AFTER 1ST JANUARY, 2024]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/12/14/changes-of-the-requirements-of-the-validity-endorsement-in-non-biometric-armenian-passports-to-ente/12367]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[According to the Government Decree of the Republic of Armenia № 1604-N of September 22, 2023.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Chronicle.lu Interview with Ambassador Balayan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/12/12/Chronicle.lu-Interview-with-Ambassador-Balayan/12366]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[While on&nbsp;a visit to Luxembourg,&nbsp;Ambassador Balayan gave an interview to&nbsp;Chronicle.lu]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Balayan&#039;s meetings in Luxembourg]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/12/08/ambassador-balayan-s-meetings-in-luxembourg/12357]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 8, Ambassador Tigran Balayan had separate meetings with Claude Wiseler, newly elected President of the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg and Gusti Graas, Chairman of the Foreign and European Affairs Committee of the Parliament, and the Deputy Mayor of Bitemburg.
&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of Belgium Mr. Tigran Balayan presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Phillipe I of the Belgians]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/11/29/ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-the-kingdom-of-belgium-mr-tigran-balayan-presented-his-let/12328]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 29 November, Mr. Tigran Balayan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Kingdom of Belgium, presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Phillipe I, King of the Belgians.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Meeting of Ambassador Tigran Balayan with the Armenian patients, injured in the explosion as a result of the forced displacement of the Armenian population of Nagorno Karabakh]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/11/23/the-meeting-of-ambassador-tigran-balayan-with-the-armenian-patients-injured-in-the-explosion-as-a-r/12300]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Today Ambassador Tigran Balayan met with Armenian patients along with their family members who fell victim to the violent explosion of September 25, which occurred during the forced displacement of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Meeting of Foreign Affairs Minister of Belgium, Hadja Lahbib, with the Armenian Patients, injured in the Explosion as a Result of the Forced Displacement of the Armenian Population of Nagorno-Karabakh]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/11/17/the-meeting-of-foreign-affairs-minister-of-belgium-hadja-lahbib-with-the-armenian-patients-injured-/12304]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&ldquo;When conflicts erupt despite diplomatic efforts, suffering seems unbearable, small gestures can bring a smile to our face&rdquo;, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Belgium, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Federal Cultural Institutions Hadja Lahbib mentioned in her post while meeting with Armenian patients Ashot and Aleks along with their family members who fell vi]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[&quot;Armenia in Brussels&quot; Monthly Newsletter, a new project by the Embassy of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/11/17/armenia-in-brussels-monthly-newsletter-a-new-project-by-the-embassy-of-armenia/12280]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Embassy of Armenia&nbsp;launches a monthly bulletin that will comprise information on Armenia-EU, Armenia-Belgium, Armenia-Luxembourg cooperation, political, cultural,&nbsp;economic, and high-tech events, forums, conferences, meetings, and other developments.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Belgium]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/11/16/the-meeting-of-foreign-ministers-of-armenia-and-belgium/12278]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 15, in Brussels, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Hadja Lahbib, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade and the Federal Cultural Institutions of the Kingdom of Belgium.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Private Opening of the Exhibition entitled &quot;Armenia: Contemplating the Sacred&quot; Organized by the &quot;Boghossian&quot; Foundation and the Armenian Museum of France took place in the &quot;Villa Empain&quot; Cultural Center]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/11/13/the-private-opening-of-the-exhibition-entitled-armenia-contemplating-the-sacred-organized-by-the-bo/12257]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The private opening of the exhibition entitled &quot;Armenia: Contemplating the Sacred&quot; organized by the &quot;Boghossian&quot; Foundation and the Armenian Museum of France took place in the &quot;Villa Empain&quot; Cultural Center on November 9.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[H.E. Tigran Balayan, Ambassador-Designate of Armenia to Belgium handed over a copy of his credentials to H. Roisin, Head of the Protocol Service of the Belgian MFA]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/09/18/h-e-tigran-balayan-ambassador-designate-of-armenia-to-belgium-handed-over-a-copy-of-his-credentials/12075]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 18, Ambassador-Designate of Armenia to Belgium H.E. Tigran Balayan handed over a copy of his credentials to Hubert Roisin, Head of the Protocol Service of the Belgian MFA.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Belgian FM visits Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://belgium.mfa.am/en/news/2023/08/22/belgium-fm-visits-armenian-genocide-memorial-in-yerevan/12011]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Belgian FM visits Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan]]></description>
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