Armenia Participates for the First Time in Ukraine Peace Formula Summit in Malta

Armenia is participating for the first time in the Ukraine peace formula summit being held in Malta today, according to reports from Radio Liberty. The meeting, attended by foreign policy advisers and national security advisers, included the presence of Armenian Secretary of the Security Council, Armen Grigoryan.

This significant event follows Armenia's recent engagement with Ukraine, marking a new chapter in their diplomatic relations. In September, Armenia made its maiden humanitarian aid delivery to Ukraine, a gesture facilitated during a visit by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s wife. This act of solidarity shows Armenia's commitment to supporting Ukraine during challenging times.

Furthermore, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had their first face-to-face meeting earlier this month on the sidelines of the European Political Community summit in Granada. During this meeting, President Zelenskyy revealed that the leaders discussed a wide array of topics, including bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Armenia and various interregional economic projects. This meeting laid the groundwork for the collaborative efforts between the two nations.

In a related development, Armenia’s parliament recently voted to ratify the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC). Notably, the ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting Armenia's commitment to international justice and accountability.

The Ukraine peace formula summit in Malta is a notable gathering, bringing together foreign policy advisers and national security advisers from more than 65 Western and Global South countries, according to the Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office. This inclusive summit signifies the importance of international cooperation and diplomacy in addressing complex regional and global challenges.