Defense Minister Vigen Sargsian and U.S. Ambassador Richard Mills visit the Armenian army’s new paramedic school in Yerevan on October 17, 2016. (RFE/RL) – Defense Minister Vigen Sargsian inaugurated a U.S.-sponsored paramedic school of the Armenian armed forces on Monday after praising Armenia’s growing military cooperation with the United States. Sargsian met with the U.S. ambassador in Yerevan, Richard Mills, two weeks after being appointed by President Serzh Sarkisian to

Armenian Assembly of America Executive Director Bryan Ardouny and Development and Grassroots Associate Mariam Khaloyan. The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes Mariam Khaloyan as the new Development and Grassroots Associate at the Assembly’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. She was this past summer’s intern coordinator for the Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program and was a research intern at the Armenian National Institute in 2015. “As a former intern and

(Combined Sources) – On October 14, the Upper House (Senate) of the French Parliament adopted a bill criminalizing Armenian Genocide denial, passing with 156 Members of Parliament in favor of the bill and 146 against. “This is a really serious achievement, we have carried out huge works. Let’s remember that Turks have carried out a serious lobby, but the Senate voted in favor of the option of the bill that has been discussed in the National Assembly in the summer. It means th

By Siranush Ghazanchyan (Public Radio of Armenia) – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized Dilijan, Armenia among its Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC).  Dilijan joins a dynamic network of cities worldwide that support and accelerate the practice of lifelong learning in the world’s communities, while promoting policy dialogue and peer learning among member cities through forged links and fostered partnerships that p

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan with Armenian Assembly of America Board of Trustees. On October 10, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan held a meeting with the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Board of Trustees in New York. During the meeting, they discussed agenda items of pan-Armenian importance, activities of the Assembly, dynamically developing Armenian-American relations, and possibilities for their further strengthening, according to the President of Armenia’s pr

On October 4, the European Commission Against Racism Intolerance (ECRI), established by the Council of Europe, released the “ECRI Report on Turkey.“ The following excerpts from the report under “Findings and Recommendations” are regarding hate speech and crimes against Armenians in Turkey. Click here for the full report. 41. Due to the above, perpetrators of hate speech do not fear punishment and the substantial groups of the population targeted by hate speech are left withou

Rockets from the city’s eastern sector hit Christian areas for days, fired by the al Nusra Front on Turkish orders.  At least five Armenian Christians have been killed over the weekend, and a dozen wounded. Aleppo’s Armenian community calls for help from all the Churches of the world. (AsiaNews) – Fighting and dying continue not only in eastern Aleppo, where the Syrian army is pursuing its offensive backed by Russian air strikes, but also in the government-controlled western

(RFE/RL) – Armenia said it will send humanitarian aid to Syria after five ethnic Armenian civilians were reportedly killed in Aleppo on Friday amid fierce fighting between Syrian government forces and rebels. “We are deeply concerned over the recent escalation of the military situation in Syria,” the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. “The deplorable use of weaponry against the civilian population of Aleppo, including of the Armenian district, that resulted in num

Armenian Assembly of America Executive Director Bryan Ardouny, Armenian Assembly Public Affairs Associate Danielle Saroyan, Armenian Assembly Capital Region Council Co-Chair Clara Andonian, Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Grigor Hovhannissian, Armenian Assembly Board Member Annie Totah, Armenian National Institute Director Dr. Rouben Adalian, and Armenian Assembly Capital Region Council Co-Chair Doris George. WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 28, the Armenian Assembly of Americ

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) mourns the loss of Dr. Hagop Martin Deranian, a long-time Assembly trustee and one of the Armenian-American community’s truly constructive and generous spirits. He was a researcher, translator, and author of several books about the Armenian Genocide. The Assembly had the great honor to work closely with Dr. Deranian on the display of the Armenian Orphan Rug at the White House Visitor’s Center as well as its compan

Statement by H.E. Mr. Edward Nalbandian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia at the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly General Debate: September 23, 2016 Mr. President, Secretary General, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to congratulate and wish success to Peter Thomson, the President of this session and to thank his predecessor Mogens Lykketoft. I would also like to take this opportunity to express our high appreciation to the UN Secreta

Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, I rise today to recognize Armenia’s twenty-fifth Independence Day on September 21st. Both the United States and Armenia share the belief that remembering our countries’ heritages is critical to paving the path to tomorrow. In the first genocide of the 20th century, nearly 1.5 million Armenians perished at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. And, for much of the Twentieth Century, Armenia was under the brutal rule of

Mr. President, today we recognize the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. On this day each year, we come together to celebrate the strength and indomitable spirit of the Armenian people. For the last 25 years, Armenia has been a key friend and trusted ally of the United States. It is an alliance between our two nations that will only continue to deepen in the years ahead. Armenia has come a long way to free itself from terror and tyranny–from the Soviet Union and from

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/) #Armenia #JimCosta

Today we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence and the right of Armenians to self-rule and self-determination. As one of only two Armenia-American members of Congress, I have always drawn great strength and unshakable resolve from my Armenian ancestry – which includes a proud history and the horror of genocide that my ancestors fought to overcome and that must never be forgotten. That is why I was proud to carry the resolution condemning the Armenian Genoci

Today, I join with my Armenian-American constituents and the vibrant Armenian community across the world in saying ‘Oorakh Angakhootyan Or,’ as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia. And while their path to independence has never been easy, Armenians persevered through foreign domination, outside threats and the first genocide of the 20th century. There’s no doubt that the Armenian community is an invaluable asset to our society, bre

Reflects on Past Quarter Century of U.S.-Armenia Relations President Serzh Sargsyan and delegation at the 25th Independence Day Parade. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) celebrates the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. The Assembly was actively involved in the drive to independence in the years preceding September 21, 1991. The Assembly opened its office in Yerevan immediately after the December 1988 earthquake and played a major

On September 20, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan awarded medals of honor to the Howard Karagozian Memorial Foundation (Howard Karagheuzian Commemorative Corporation) led by Foundation President Michael Haratunian, reported News.am. Sargsyan awarded benefactors Michael Haratunian and Kevork “George” Bagoumian with the First Degree Medal For the Services Rendered to Fatherland for their considerable contribution to the strengthening and development of Armenia and Armenian Dia

On September 19, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said the following statement at the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly to Address Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants: Honorable Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, The convening of this meeting at such a high level indicates the growing prominence of the problem of migrants and refugees on the global agenda, including within the UN system and the strong determination to tackle it. Armen

John Kerry Secretary of State September 19, 2016 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I want to extend my congratulations to the people of Armenia as you celebrate the 25th anniversary of your nation’s independence on September 21. The United States deeply values its warm friendship with Armenia and with all of you. In the past quarter century, Armenia has made great progress, and my government looks forward to continuing to work closely with you in support o