Yerevan finalizes €4.3 million purchase for Brussels embassy

Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has finalised the acquisition of a new building to house its embassy in Brussels, Secretary General of the ministry David Karapetyan announced via social media.

The new embassy will be located on Rue d'Arlon, in the prestigious Leopold district in the heart of the Belgian capital, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

The historic structure, built between 1866 and 1870, was previously owned by the Belgian Entrepreneurs' Union.

It is situated in close proximity to key European institutions, including the headquarters of the European Commission and the European Parliament, as well as other intergovernmental organisations. 

The neighbourhood is also home to numerous other foreign diplomatic missions.

The Armenian government purchased the building for €4.3 million.

By Tamilla Hasanova