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Armenia–Netherlands relations

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Armenian–Netherlands relations
Map indicating locations of Armenia and Netherlands

Armenia

Netherlands
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Armenia, The HagueEmbassy of the Netherlands, Yerevan
Envoy
Ambassador Tigran BalayanAmbassador Nico Schermers

Armenian-Netherlands are foreign relations between Armenia and Netherlands. Diplomatic relations between both countries were established in January 30, 1992.[1] Armenia is represented in the Netherlands through its embassy in The Hague and 2 honorary consulates (in Amsterdam and in Hilversum). The Netherlands has an embassy in Yerevan. There are around 6,000 people of living in the Netherlands. Both countries are members of the Council of Europe.

History

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Armenian genocide recognition

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The Netherlands recognized the Armenian genocide in 2004.[2] On 22 February 2018, the Dutch House of Representatives unanimously adopted the bill recognizing the Armenian genocide.[3]

Diplomacy

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See also

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Notes and references

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  1. ^ "Նիդերլանդներ - Երկկողմ հարաբերություններ - Հայաստանի Հանրապետության արտաքին գործերի նախարարություն". www.mfa.am. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
  2. ^ Netherlands Parliament Resolution, դեկտեմբեր 21, 2004
  3. ^ "Dutch MPs vote to recognise disputed Armenian 'genocide'". BBC News. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2018.