International recognition of Armenia
International recognition of Armenia, since Armenia was freed from Soviet control, and joined the UN[1] (United Nations.) Only 1 nation in the 193 members has not recognized Armenia,[2] Pakistan firmly states that Armenia should be a part of the country of Azerbaijan. Other then Pakistan, 192 UN states have agreed that Armenia is its own Republic.
Pakistan has played huge parts in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, which is a dispute between Azerbaijan, and Armenia over certain territories.
Even though Pakistan does not recognize Armenia, Armenia is not in threat to being invaded by Azerbaijan as it has support from other nations in the UN.
Background
changeAfter Armenia was declared independent in 1991, it joined the UN a year later. Many countries agreed to accept Armenia as independent of any other country, which at first all countries agreed until 2015, when the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict was getting larger.
Pakistan declared it would support Azerbaijan in the conflict and declared "recognizing Armenia's independence is contingent on the latter leaving Karabakh." They soon withdrew recognition of Armenia completely stating Armenia rightfully belonged to Azerbaijan. This led to the de facto, Republic of Artsakh allying itself with Armenia, while Turkey and Pakistan aided the Azerbaijani's.
Recognition
changeAsia
change| # | Country | Relations | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | Yes | Yes | Georgia sided with Armenia over Azerbaijan, even though they don't appear to have ever stood against Azerbaijan. |
| 2 | Azerbaijan | No | Yes | None. |
| 3 | Turkey | No | Yes | Turkey does appear to support Azerbaijan by closing the Turkish borders, though they never appear to not recognize Armenia. |
| 4 | Syria | Yes | Yes | None. |
| 5 | Iran | Yes | Yes | Iran appears to have a close State-like relationship with Armenia. |
| 6 | Lebanon | Yes | Yes | Lebanon is the first country in the Arab-league to recognize the Armenian genocide, and it also appears to be some-what of an Armenian ally. |
| 7 | Pakistan | No | No | Pakistan is the only country in the UN to not recognize Armenia, Pakistan also cut ties with Armenia in support of Azerbaijan. |
| 8 | Israel | No | Yes | Israel though not against Armenia, supplied to Azerbaijani army, causing Armenia to withdrew its ambassador. But Israel never stated it was against Armenia. |
| 9 | Jordan | No | Yes | None. |
| 10 | Iraq | Yes | Yes | Iraq appears to be one of the few nations in the Arab-League, that supports Armenia more than Azerbaijan. |
| 11 | Kazakhstan | Yes | Yes | None. |
| 12 | United Arab Emirates | Yes | Yes | The UAE allied with Armenia against Turkey, in Neo-Ottomanism in the middle east. |
| 13 | Turkmenistan | Yes | Yes | None. |
| 14 | Uzbekistan | Yes | Yes | None. |
| 15 | Tajikistan | Yes | Yes | Tajikistan mostly stayed out of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict conflict, and has remained neutral during the hostility. |
| 16 | Saudi Arabia | Yes | Yes | The Armenian-Saudi relations is currently at threat from Turkish influence. |
| 17 | Kuwait | No | Yes | None. |
| 18 | Qatar | No | Yes | None. |
| 19 | Bahrain | No | Yes | None. |
| 20 | Yemen | Yes | Yes | None. |
| 21 | Oman | No | Yes | None. |
| 22 | India | Yes | Yes | India states that they support Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, just as Armenia supports India in the Indian-Pakistani conflict. |
| 23 | Sri Lanka | No | Yes | None. |
| 24 | Afghanistan | No | Yes | None. |
| 25 | Kyrgyzstan | No | Yes | None. |
| 26 | Nepal | No | Yes | None. |
| 27 | China | Yes | Yes | China and Armenia have a military alliance that has been getting stronger, they also have many trading alliances. |
| 28 | Japan | Yes | Yes | Japan has acknowledged the Armenian genocide. |
| 29 | North Korea | No | Yes | None. |
| 30 | South Korea | No | Yes | None. |
| 31 | Bhutan | No | Yes | None. |
| 32 | Bangladesh | No | Yes | None. |
| 33 | Myanmar | No | Yes | None. |
| 34 | Thailand | No | Yes | None. |
| 35 | Laos | No | Yes | None. |
| 36 | Cambodia | No | Yes | None. |
| 37 | Indonesia | No | Yes | None. |
| 38 | East Timor | No | Yes | None. |
| 39 | Singapore | Yes | Yes | Armenia and Singapore are close allies, though they don't have much of a military
alliance. |
| 40 | Malaysia | No | Yes | None. |
| 41 | Philippines | Yes | Yes | The Philippines has an embassy in Armenia's capital, Yerevan. |
Europe
change| # | Country | Relations | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyprus | Yes | Yes | Armenia has been a big supporter of Armenia sense the Armenian genocide, while Armenia has been advocating for Northern Cyprus to be returned to Cyprus. |
| 2 | Greece | Yes | Yes | Armenia and Greece have a closer cultural relation then political and military standards. |
| 3 | Croatia | Yes | Yes | Croatia has felt sympathy for the Armenian genocide, even though Croatia never officially recognized the genocide[3] |
| 4 | Bulgaria | Yes | Yes | In 2015, Bulgaria recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 5 | Norway | No | Yes | None. |
| 6 | Denmark | Yes | Yes | Denmark is the only Nordic country to have relations with Armenia. |
| 7 | Germany | Yes | Yes | Germany has made steps to recognize the Armenian genocide, though it has been called "Turkey's responsibility" to acknowledge the genocide. Germany never officially recognized the genocide. |
| 9 | Hungary | Yes | Yes | Hungary has never recognized or denied the Armenian genocide. |
| 10 | Serbia | Yes | Yes | Serbia has never recognized or denied the Armenian genocide. |
| 11 | Italy | Yes | Yes | Italy was one of the first nations to recognize the Armenian genocide. |
| 12 | Belarus | No | Yes | Even though Belarus has not officially recognized the Armenian genocide, there are demands from the Belarusian's to acknowledge the genocide. |
| 13 | Russia | Yes | Yes | Russia has recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 14 | Ukraine | Yes | Yes | Armenia and Ukraine are connected through Ambassador's, so Armenia and Ukraine don't have much of a military alliance. |
| 15 | Poland | Yes | Yes | Poland recognized the Armenian genocide at the height of the Cold war. |
| 16 | Netherlands | Yes | Yes | The Netherlands has recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 17 | Portugal | Yes | Yes | Portugal has recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 18 | Spain | Yes | Yes | Spain officially has not recognized the Armenian genocide, however 5 Spanish provinces (Aragon, Navarre, Basque territory, Catalonia and the Balearic Islands) have. |
| 19 | Romania | Yes | Yes | Armenia was the first country to officially recognize Armenia as a Republic. |
| 20 | United Kingdom | Yes | Yes | Though the United Kingdom has not recognized the Armenian genocide officially, 2 republic's within the United Kingdom (Scotland and Wales) have officially recognized the genocide. |
| 21 | Switzerland | Yes | Yes | Switzerland recognized the Armenian genocide in 2003. |
| 22 | Latvia | No | Yes | Latvia has recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 23 | Estonia | No | Yes | Estonia Recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 24 | Lithuania | No | Yes | None. |
| 25 | Sweden | No | Yes | None. |
| 26 | Malta | No | Yes | None. |
| 27 | Czech Republic | No | Yes | The Czech Republic recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 28 | Austria | No | Yes | Austria has recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 29 | Slovakia | No | Yes | None. |
| 30 | Luxembourg | No | Yes | Luxembourg has recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 31 | San Marino | No | Yes | San Marino has recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 32 | Belgium | No | Yes | Belgium has recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 33 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | No | Yes | Bosnia has not recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 34 | North Macedonia | No | Yes | None. |
| 35 | Albania | No | Yes | Albania has not recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 36 | Moldova | No | Yes | None. |
| 37 | Monaco | No | Yes | Monaco has recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 39 | Liechtenstein | No | Yes | None. |
| 40 | Kosovo | No | Yes | None. |
| 41 | Iceland | No | Yes | None. |
North America
change| # | Country | Relations | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | Yes | Yes | The United States recognizes Armenia's independence, though the United States itself is allied with Pakistan. When US. President Joe Biden was elected, he recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 2 | Canada | Yes | Yes | Canada recognizes both Armenia's independence and genocide. |
| 3 | Mexico | Yes | Yes | Mexico recognizes both Armenia's independence and genocide. |
| 4 | Guatemala | No | Yes | None. |
| 5 | Belize | No | Yes | None. |
| 6 | Honduras | No | Yes | None. |
| 7 | El Salvador | No | Yes | None. |
| 8 | Nicaragua | No | Yes | None. |
| 9 | Costa Rica | No | Yes | None. |
| 10 | Panama | No | Yes | None. |
| 11 | Greenland | No | Yes | None. |
Caribbean
change| # | Country | Relations | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | No | Yes | None. |
| 2 | The Bahamas | Yes | Yes | The Bahamas established a diplomatic relationship, back in mid 2017 with Armenia, but the Bahamas does recognize Armenia. |
| 3 | Bermuda (United Kingdom) | No | Yes | None. |
| 4 | Cayman Islands (United Kingdom) | No | Yes | None. |
| 5 | Turks and caicos Islands (United Kingdom) | No | Yes | None. |
| 6 | Jamaica | No | Yes | None. |
| 7 | Haiti | No | Yes | None. |
| 8 | Puerto Rico (United States) | Yes | Yes | Puerto Rico recognizes Armenia in name of the United States. |
| 9 | Dominican Republic | No | Yes | None. |
| 10 | British Virgin Islands (United Kingdom) | No | Yes | None |
| 11 | US. Virgin Islands (United States) | Yes | Yes | The US. Virgin Islands recognizes Armenia in name of the United States. |
| 12 | St. Kitts and Nevis (United Kingdom) | No | Yes | None. |
| 13 | Antigua and Barbuda | No | Yes | None. |
| 14 | Guadeloupe (France) | No | Yes | None. |
| 15 | Montserrat (United Kingdom) | No | Yes | None. |
| 16 | Dominica | No | Yes | None. |
| 17 | Martinique (France) | No | Yes | None. |
| 18 | Saint Lucia (United Kingdom) | No | Yes | None. |
| 19 | Barbados (United Kingdom) | No | Yes | None. |
| 20 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (United Kingdom) | No | Yes | None. |
| 21 | Grenada (United Kingdom) | No | Yes | None. |
| 22 | Curaçao (Netherlands) | No | Yes | None. |
| 23 | Aruba (Netherlands) | No | Yes | None. |
South America
change| # | Country | Relations | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | No | Yes | None. |
| 2 | Venezuela | Yes | Yes | Venezuela recognizes Armenia, however only the Venezuelan council recognizes the Armenian genocide, and the President has not officially recognized the genocide. |
| 3 | Ecuador | No | Yes | None. |
| 4 | Chile | Yes | Yes | Chile recognizes Armenia. |
| 5 | Guyana | No | Yes | None. |
| 6 | Suriname | No | Yes | None. |
| 7 | French Guiana | No | Yes | None. |
| 8 | Peru | No | Yes | None. |
| 9 | Brazil | Yes | Yes | Brazil recognizes Armenia. |
| 10 | Bolivia | No | Yes | None. |
| 11 | Paraguay | No | Yes | None. |
| 12 | Uruguay | Yes | Yes | Uruguay established diplomatic relations with Armenia, ever sense the fall of Soviet Union. |
| 13 | Argentina | Yes | Yes | Argentina holds the largest ethnic Armenia minority. |
| 14 | Falkland Islands (United KIngdom) | No | Yes | None. |
Africa
changeThe only African country in the UN Armenia has relations to is Egypt, but every country in Africa recognizes Armenia, though not all recognize the Armenian genocide.
Oceania
changeThe only country in Oceania that has relations with Armenia is Australia, but all countries in Oceania recognize Armenia, though not all officially recognize the Armenian genocide.
Disputed territories and Observer states
change| # | Country | Relations | Recognition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palestine | No | Yes | Palestine recognizes Armenia, however it has not officially recognized the Armenian genocide. |
| 2 | Republic of Artsakh | Yes | Yes | The Republic of Artsakh helps and aids the Armenian army against Azerbaijan, and backs Armenia in conflict with Pakistan. |
| 3 | Abkhazia | Yes | Yes | Abkhazia recognized Armenia, this affected Georgian-Armenian reltaionships. |
| 4 | South Ossetia | Yes | Yes | South Ossetia recognized Armenia. |
| 5 | Northern Cyprus | No | Yes | Northern Cyprus recognizes Armenia in name of Turkey. |
| 6 | Taiwan | No | Yes | None. |
| 7 | Transnistria | Yes | Yes | None. |
| 8 | Somaliland | No | Yes | None. |
| 9 | Holy See | Yes | Yes | The Holy See has recognized Armenia. |
References
change- ↑ "UN in Armenia :: Armenia's Membership to UN". un.am. Archived from the original on 2021-06-06. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ↑ "Why is Pakistan the only country that does not recognise Armenia?". The Express Tribune. 2020-07-21. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
- ↑ "Armenia–Croatia relations". Wikipedia. 2021-05-29.