arman kirakossian (; 10 september 1956 – 6 july 2019) was an armenian diplomat and historian. at the time of his death in july 2019, he was ambassador of armenia to the united kingdom since november 2018. he was also ambassador of armenia to the organization for security and co-operation in europe (osce), as well as greece (1994–1999), the united states (1999–2005) and austria (2011–2018). he was acting minister of foreign affairs from 1992 to 1993.