RELATIONS BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT FROM 1991 TO 2020

Abstract

This article aims at revealing the multilayered relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Arab Republic of Egypt from 1991 to 2018. This research was done based on the archival materials of the Ministry of Foregin Affairs of the Republic of Armenia; other studies of subject matter experts contributed to our study as well. Most importantly we have conducted field studies in Egypt’s capital Cairo where we had multiple discussions and debates on the topic with Armenian and Arab diplomats and people in charge from Armenian community of Egypt. In the article we try to reveal the details of Armenia – Egypt relations, Egypt’s policy towards Armenia. In this perspective we find out to what extent Armenia succedded in implementing its Middle Eastern strategy and what kind of challenges were faced and obstacles were overcome. In our conclusions we introduce also the chances and potential directions of development of mutual relations in spheres such as international trade, humanitarian dimension and also the potential of cooperation within the framework of Eurasian Econiomic Union which two states must unleash in future.