Armenian FM advocates upholding of multilateralism

In a turbulent world, upholding multilateralism and respect for international law is very important, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in a recent interview.

Speaking to China Daily in late June, during his first visit to Beijing since taking office in 2021, Mirzoyan said that Armenia and China hold similar views on many global issues, and countries such as Armenia rely heavily on an international order grounded in law and fairness.

"We want to know the rules. We will respect them. But we also expect everyone else to respect the law," he said, adding that double standards and selective interpretation of international rules by major powers leave smaller countries in a vulnerable position.