Foreign relations of Armenia
Country Formal relations began Notes
Afghanistan 5 September 1996 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 September 1996
Artsakh See Foreign relations of Artsakh The disputed region of Artsakh has very close relations with Armenia . A Representative Office of Artsakh was established in Yerevan
Azerbaijan No diplomatic relations See Armenia-Azerbaijan relations , Nagorno-Karabakh War , Sumgait pogrom , Baku pogrom , Maraga massacre , Khachkar destruction in Nakhichevan The two nations have fought two wars in 1918-20 ( Armenian-Azerbaijani War ) and in 1988-94 ( Nagorno-Karabakh War ) , in the past century , with last one ended with provisional cease fire agreement signed in Bishkek . There are no formal diplomatic relations between the two countries , because of the ongoing Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and dispute . During the Soviet period , many Armenians and Azeris lived in relative peace under the Soviet iron fist . However , when Mikhail Gorbachev introduced the policies of Glasnost and Perestroika , the majority of Armenians from the Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast ( NKAO ) of the Azerbaijan SSR began a movement to unify with the Armenian SSR . In 1988 , the Armenians of Karabakh voted to secede and join Armenia . This , along with sporadic massacres in Azerbaijan against Armenians resulted in the conflict that became known as the Nagorno-Karabakh War . The violence resulted in de facto Armenian control of former NKAO and seven surrounding Azerbaijani regions which was effectively halted when the three sides agreed to observe a cease-fire which has been in effect since May 1994 , and in late 1995 the sides also agreed to mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group . The Minsk Group is co-chaired by the U.S. , France and Russia , and comprises Armenia , Azerbaijan , Turkey and several Western European nations . Despite the cease fire , up to 40 clashes are reported along the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict lines of control each year . The sides are still technically at war . Citizens of Armenia , as well as citizens of any other country who are of Armenian descent , are forbidden entry to the Republic of Azerbaijan . If a person 's passport shows any evidence of travel to Nagorno-Karabakh , they are forbidden to enter the Republic of Azerbaijan . In 2008 , in what became known as the 2008 Mardakert Skirmishes , Armenia and Azerbaijan clashed over Nagorno-Karabakh . The fighting between the three sides was brief , with few casualties on either side
Bahrain October 1996 Both countries established diplomatic relations in October 1996
Bangladesh 11 November 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 November 1992 . There is a small community of Armenians in the capital Dhaka , the neighborhood of Armanitola was named after the Armenian Community . See also Armenians in Bangladesh
Bhutan 27 September 2012 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 September 2012
Brunei Darussalam 15 April 2012 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 April 2012
Cambodia 14 May 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 May 1992
China 6 April 1992 See Armenia-China relations China recognized Armenia on 21 December 1991 . Armenia has an embassy in Beijing . China has an embassy in Yerevan . Since the establishment of diplomatic relations , cultural exchange has been a major component of bilateral relations , as both nations recognize the importance of creating a strong foundation based upon their ancient and rich histories
East Timor 23 December 2003 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 December 2003
Eurasian Economic Union ( Organization ) 2015 See Member states of the Eurasian Economic Union and Enlargement of the Eurasian Economic Union Armenia joined the Eurasian Union on 2 January 2015 . Armenia is a member of the Eurasian Customs Union Free-trade area . Other members include Belarus , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Russia and Observer member Moldova
Georgia 17 July 1992 See Armenia-Georgia relations Armenians and Georgians have a lot in common . Both are ancient Christian civilizations with their own distinct alphabets . Both use the terms Apostolic and Orthodox in the full titles of their respective churches . They also use the term Catholicos to refer to their church patriarchs . Despite all this , however , Armenians and Georgians have tended to have a tenuous relationship ( at times , sharing close bonds while at other times regarding each other as rivals ) . Today , relations with Georgia are of particular importance for Armenia because , under the economic blockade imposed by Turkey and Azerbaijan due to the ongoing Karabakh conflict , Georgia offers Armenia its only land connection with Europe and access to its Black Sea ports . However , because of Armenia 's reliance on Russia and Georgia , both of whom fought the 2008 South Ossetia wa r and severed diplomatic and economic relations as a result ; and as 70% of Armenia 's imports entered via Georgia especially from Russia which has imposed an economic blockade on Georgia , Armenia also has been indirectly affected from this blockade as well . The development of close relations between Turkey and Georgia ( such as the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline and South Caucasus natural gas pipeline ) have also weighed on the mutual relations . For example , on 20 March 2006 , Georgian Ambassador to Armenia Revaz Gachechiladze stated , We sympathize with the sister nation but taking decisions of the kind we should take into account the international situation . When the time comes Georgia will do everything within the limits of the possible for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the international community including Georgia . However , Armenian-Georgian relations have begun to improve . On 10 May 2006 , Armenia and Georgia agreed on the greater part of the lines of the state border between the two countries . The Javakheti region in southern Georgia contains a large Armenian population and although there have been local civic organizations ( such as United Javakhk ) pushing for autonomy , there has been no violence between Armenians and Georgians in the area . Armenia has an embassy in Tbilisi and general consulate in Batumi . Georgia has an embassy in Yerevan . There are roughly 170,000 Armenians in Georgia today
India 31 August 1992 See Armenia-India relations Since 1999 , Armenia has an embassy in New Delhi and two honorary consulates Mumbai , and Chennai . India has an embassy in Yerevan . Indian government is funding the renovation of schools in Lori region . Around 700 Medical students are studying in Armenian universities . Armenia recognizes Kashmir to be part of India and not of Pakistan . Armenia supports India 's bid for permanent seat in the UNSC
Indonesia 22 September 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 22 September 1992 . Armenia has an embassy in Jakarta Indonesia has an honorary consulate in Yerevan Armenia 's Representative to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is also located in Jakarta
Iran 9 February 1992 See Armenia-Iran relations Despite religious and ideological differences , relations between Armenia and the Islamic Republic of Iran remain cordial and Armenia and Iran are strategic partners in the region . Armenia and Iran enjoy cultural and historical ties that go back thousands of years . There are no border disputes between the two countries and the Christian Armenian minority in Iran enjoys official recognition . Of special importance is the cooperation in the field of energy security which lowers Armenia 's dependence on Russia and can in the future also supply Iranian gas to Europe through Georgia and the Black Sea . Armenia has an embassy in Tehran . Iran has an embassy in Yerevan . An estimated 200,000 Armenians live in Iran . See also Iranian Armenians
Iraq 2000 Both countries established diplomatic relations in the year 2000 Armenia has an embassy in Baghdad Iraq has an embassy in Yerevan In 2015 , Armenia announced it would establish a consulate general in Erbil , the capital of Kurdistan Region . Today it is estimated that there are around 15,000 Armenians in Iraq . Armenian is an official minority language in Iraq
Israel 4 April 1992 See Armenia-Israel relations Since independence , Armenia has received support from Israel and today remains one of its major trade partners . While both countries have diplomatic relations , neither maintains an embassy in the other country . Instead , Ehude Moshe Eytam , the Israeli ambassador to Armenia is based in Tbilisi , Georgia , and visits Yerevan twice a month . Israel has recognized 24 Armenians as Righteous Among the Nations for risking their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust . Israel has an honorary consulate in Yerevan . Armenia has an honorary consulate in Jerusalem . Between 3,000 and 10,000 Armenians live in Israel . See Armenians in Israel . One of the four quarters of the Old City ( Jerusalem ) is known as the Armenian Quarter
Japan 7 September 1992 See Armenia-Japan relations Armenia has an embassy in Tokyo . Japan has an embassy in Yerevan . Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Armenia Japanese and Armenian relations
Jordan 18 June 1996 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 June 1996 . Armenia is represented by a consulate in the capital Amman . There are an estimated 3,000-5,000 Armenians living in the country today
Kazakhstan 27 August 1992 See Armenia-Kazakhstan relations Since 1992 Armenia first had its embassy in Almaty and later moved it to Astana ( Nur-Sultan ) ) . Kazakhstan has an embassy in Yerevan . Both countries are members of the Eurasian Union . There are 25,000 people of Armenian descent living in Kazakhstan . Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Armenia
Countries with diplomatic relations -- Asia
Armenia has maintained a policy of complementarism by trying to have positive and friendly relations with Iran, Russia, and the West, including the United States and the European Union since its independence. It has full membership status in a number of international organizations and observer status, etc. in some others. However, the dispute over the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and the recent war over Nagorno-Karabakh have created tense relations with two of its immediate neighbors, Azerbaijan and Turkey.