List of ambassadors of Israel to Armenia

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The ambassador from Israel to Armenia was Israel's foremost diplomatic representative in Armenia.

Israel and Armenia established diplomatic relations in 1992. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Ahren, Raphael (19 September 2019). "Israel says Armenia planing to open embassy". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  2. "Armenia". Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
  3. "Israel's Ambassador to Armenia salutes Armenia preparing opening embassy in Tel-Aviv". Armenpress. February 25, 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2020.