Armenia and Italy have a long-standing relationship since antiquity, when the Etruscan civilization sought to trade with the Armenians in the Kingdom of Urartu.[1] This was later expanded when the Roman Empire began to expand and managed to conquer Armenia, converting it into a province.[2] While the Armenians sought to fight and survive from Roman domination, cultural exchanges between two increased and further strengthened by commonalities, eventually enriched the rich relationship between Rome and Armenia.[3]
Both Armenia and Italy went on to be Christian nations, and carry significant distinction that make their relationship unique. Armenia was the first Christian nation on earth, while Italy is the home of Holy See, the holiest place of Christianity after Jerusalem.[4][5] Therefore, relations between Armenia and Italy have been tied by the ancient links and Christian connection to even today.
Armenian genocide
The Kingdom of Italy joined the World War I in 1915 and was one of the first nations to condemn the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire. Italian consul Giacomo Gorrini had openly denounced the atrocities by the Ottomans.[6] Due to his effort to prevent the genocide and his later support for Armenian struggle, he was honored in Armenia.[7]
Genetic connection
In 2014, a study research indicated that Armenians shared a quarter of genetic connection with Italians.[8][dubious – discuss]
Today
Immediately after the collapse of Soviet Union, Italy was one of the earliest nations to recognize the independence of Armenia. When the First Nagorno-Karabakh War broke out, Italy is notable for being the first chairman of OSCE Minsk Group's acting for the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.[9] President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, in 2005, reminded that the attempts of the Minsk Group of OSCE had not produced any results yet and stated that he would do his best to strengthen the activity of the Minsk Group.[10]
Italy, in 2000, recognized the Armenian genocide and openly punished those who deny such atrocities.[11][12][13][14] It was further reinforced in 2019, when the Italian Chamber of Deputies adopted an initiative calling on the Italian government to recognize the Armenian genocide and give the issue an international dimension.[15]
Trades
Armenia's trade turnover with Italy has been on a steady rise. In 2018 comprised US$232.48 million, which increased by 15.5% compared to 2017 (US$201.3 million); the export from Armenia to Italy comprised US$49.88 million, the increase was 15.2% compared to 2017 (US$43.28 million), the import from Italy to Armenia, by country of origin, comprised US$182.6 million, the increase was 15.6% against 2017 (US$158.0 million).[16]
Recognition of Artsakh
On 16 October 2020, the city of Milan became the first place in Italy to recognize the Republic of Artsakh, an Armenian separatist nation homeland within internationally recognized Azerbaijani territory.[17] The city of Cerchiara in Calabria later followed in 28 October.[18]
Italy, on the other hand, has not recognized Karabakh and instead urged to solve the conflict peacefully.[19]
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Bilateral relations exist between Italy and Armenia Italy has an embassy in Yerevan and Armenia has an embassy in Rome Armenia Italy relationsArmenia Italy Contents 1 History 1 1 Armenian genocide 1 2 Genetic connection 2 Today 2 1 Trades 2 2 Recognition of Artsakh 3 Diplomacy 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditSee also Roman relations with the Armenians Armenia and Italy have a long standing relationship since antiquity when the Etruscan civilization sought to trade with the Armenians in the Kingdom of Urartu 1 This was later expanded when the Roman Empire began to expand and managed to conquer Armenia converting it into a province 2 While the Armenians sought to fight and survive from Roman domination cultural exchanges between two increased and further strengthened by commonalities eventually enriched the rich relationship between Rome and Armenia 3 Both Armenia and Italy went on to be Christian nations and carry significant distinction that make their relationship unique Armenia was the first Christian nation on earth while Italy is the home of Holy See the holiest place of Christianity after Jerusalem 4 5 Therefore relations between Armenia and Italy have been tied by the ancient links and Christian connection to even today Armenian genocide Edit The Kingdom of Italy joined the World War I in 1915 and was one of the first nations to condemn the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire Italian consul Giacomo Gorrini had openly denounced the atrocities by the Ottomans 6 Due to his effort to prevent the genocide and his later support for Armenian struggle he was honored in Armenia 7 Genetic connection Edit In 2014 a study research indicated that Armenians shared a quarter of genetic connection with Italians 8 dubious discuss Today EditImmediately after the collapse of Soviet Union Italy was one of the earliest nations to recognize the independence of Armenia When the First Nagorno Karabakh War broke out Italy is notable for being the first chairman of OSCE Minsk Group s acting for the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict 9 President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi in 2005 reminded that the attempts of the Minsk Group of OSCE had not produced any results yet and stated that he would do his best to strengthen the activity of the Minsk Group 10 Italy in 2000 recognized the Armenian genocide and openly punished those who deny such atrocities 11 12 13 14 It was further reinforced in 2019 when the Italian Chamber of Deputies adopted an initiative calling on the Italian government to recognize the Armenian genocide and give the issue an international dimension 15 Trades Edit Armenia s trade turnover with Italy has been on a steady rise In 2018 comprised US 232 48 million which increased by 15 5 compared to 2017 US 201 3 million the export from Armenia to Italy comprised US 49 88 million the increase was 15 2 compared to 2017 US 43 28 million the import from Italy to Armenia by country of origin comprised US 182 6 million the increase was 15 6 against 2017 US 158 0 million 16 Recognition of Artsakh Edit On 16 October 2020 the city of Milan became the first place in Italy to recognize the Republic of Artsakh an Armenian separatist nation homeland within internationally recognized Azerbaijani territory 17 The city of Cerchiara in Calabria later followed in 28 October 18 Italy on the other hand has not recognized Karabakh and instead urged to solve the conflict peacefully 19 Diplomacy EditRepublic of ArmeniaRome Embassy Republic of ItalyYerevan Embassy See also EditArmenians in Italy Roman Armenia Armenian genocide recognition Armenia EU relationsReferences Edit https scholarworks umass edu cgi viewcontent cgi article 1003 amp context etruscan studies bare URL PDF https digitalcommons lsu edu cgi viewcontent cgi article 1831 amp context gradschool theses bare URL PDF Boyajian Michael 23 May 2019 Roman Armenia A Study in Survival Second Edition ISBN 978 1099829383 1 dead link Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2021 04 23 Retrieved 2020 10 30 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Turks Slaughtered 14 000 Armenians Drowned by Wholesale in Black Sea Giacomo Gorrini Study Armenians have genetic links to Italians and Chinese ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE www mfa am Who we are www osce org Pascal Julia January 26 2001 A people killed twice The Guardian Italy Senate moves to outlaw Holocaust denial Local it February 11 2015 Italy Senate moves to outlaw Holocaust and genocides denial Armenpress February 12 2015 Arminfo Senate of Italy adopts a bill criminalizing denial of Holocaust and other genocides Arminfo am Archived from the original on April 3 2017 Retrieved April 23 2015 Italian Chamber of Deputies calls on government to recognize Armenian Genocide News am Armenian Italian economic ties develop dynamically Brief information ahead of PM Pashinyan s visit armenpress am Italy s Milan recognizes Artsakh s independence armenpress am Italy s Circchiara of Calabria recognizes Artsakh independence arka am Italy backs negotiated solution over Upper Karabakh External links EditEmbassy of the Republic of Armenia Italy Embassy of Italy Yerevan Portals Politics Italy Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Armenia Italy relations amp oldid 1133426049, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
