Agreement
Allied–Armenian treaty on minorities and commerce
A separate treaty covering minority safeguards in Armenia, diplomatic relations, commerce and transit.
Free public archive·1918–1920
First Republic
Follow the republic’s diplomacy, recognition and proposed settlements through records of 1918–1920. Start with Batum, American recognition and Sèvres, then follow the related records.
21 documents17 with text in the archive4 source records
Documents 6
Agreement
Treaty of Sèvres
The Armenian section addressed recognition, boundary arbitration, frontiers with Georgia and Azerbaijan, and a separate agreement on minority protection and transit.
Diplomatic record
American recognition of the Armenian government
Colby informs the Armenian representative that the United States recognises the de facto government of the Armenian Republic, without predetermining territorial frontiers.
Diplomatic record
Instructions to deny reports of recognition
Polk authorises Bristol to deny reports that the United States has recognised Armenia, Georgia or Azerbaijan.
Diplomatic record
Conditional concurrence in recognition of Armenia
Polk communicates concurrence in de facto recognition, with no decision on eventual frontiers, and raises concerns about recognising Georgia and Azerbaijan.
Diplomatic record
Allied recognition and American reservations
Wallace reports a Council discussion on recognising Georgia and Azerbaijan, with American and Japanese reservations.