State Department: Positive Developments Made Toward Nagorno Karabakh Peace During a U.S. State Department Daily Press Briefing on May 17, Spokesperson John Kirby commented on the recent talks earlier this week in Vienna with Armenia and Azerbaijan on a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. QUESTION: I would like to get back to yesterday’s meeting in Vienna, where the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair country high-ranking representative, including Secretary of State Jo

The motto and logo for His Holiness Pope Francis’ visit to the Republic of Armenia, between June 24-26, 2016, have been adopted with the corresponding description. The motto of the visit is: “Visit to the First Christian Nation.” The logotype for the visit is in the form of a round seal. The logo depicts the Monastery of Khor Virap with the Biblical Mount Ararat at the background. Saint Gregory the Illuminator was imprisoned in a deep pit in Artashat for 14 years, where later

(News.am) – During the Armenian-Azerbaijani meeting, which was held Monday in Vienna, the Armenian side had aimed to find out whether or not the Nagorno Karabakh peace talks have met an impasse, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan told Armenian journalists on the way back from the Austrian capital city. “Our objective was to find out whether the negotiations have actually deadlocked and there is no other way but to war, or, nonetheless, we can solve the problem with minimal l

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Secretary of State of the United States of America John Kerry, and State Secretary for European Affairs of France Harlem Desir, representing the co-chair countries of the OSCE Minsk Group, met today with President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to advance a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. They reiterated that there can be no military solution to t

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(Click here to watch the Telethon) On Saturday, May 14, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM PST, the Armenia Fund, along with the Armenian Assembly of America and other Armenian American organizations, will be hosting a special telethon raising funds to help restore civilian infrastructure damaged during the four day war in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and provide humanitarian relief for those affected by the atrocities. Below is a message from the Armenia Fund: Dear Fellow Armenian, T

On May 12, the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs issued a statement on the Nagorno Karabakh Conflict: The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Ambassadors Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, James Warlick of the United States of America, and Pierre Andrieu of France, remain fully committed to mediating a lasting settlement to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. In light of the recent violence and the urgency of reducing tensions along the Line of Contact, we believe the time has come fo

Corrupt Practices in Turkey Leads to Suspension of U.S. Aid to Syria WASHINGTON, D.C. – Citing corrupt practices, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has suspended 14 entities and individuals involved with humanitarian aid programs operating from Turkey, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). “As the humanitarian crisis in Syria continues, we must redouble our efforts to ensure that relief aid reaches those in

(MFA) – Today, Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. Rumors regarding the conclusion of the Government about the initiative on recognition of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic, submitted by two parliamentarians of the National Assembly of Armenia, are irrelevant. The conclusion of the Government does not imply an endorsement of that initiative. On numerous occasions Armenia has clearly declared in which case

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress convened to commemorate the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide earlier this week, Armenian Caucus Members Reps. Jackie Speier (D-CA) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA), along with Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), sent a letter to the Wall Street Journal condemning a Turkish-paid Armenian Genocide denial advertisement included in its April 20th print edition. The letter said in part: “We call on you to apologize for your decision to pub

http://www.c-span.org/video/standalone/?c4591255 Representative Janice Hahn (D-CA) stands in solidarity with Armenians and calls for recognition of the Armenian Genocide on April 28 while speaking on the House Floor. (Source: http://www.c-span.org/) #Armenia #ArmenianGenocide #JaniceHahn

http://www.c-span.org/video/standalone/?c4591252 Representative David Cicilline (R-RI) recognizes the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and shares his concerns of the citizens of Nagorno Karabakh on April 27 during the U.S. House of Representatives Morning Hour. (Source: http://www.c-span.org/) #Karabakh #NagornoKarabakhRepublic #DavidCicilline #ArmenianGenocide #Artsakh #Armenia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, in coordination with the Embassy of Armenia, the Nagorno Karabakh Representation office in D.C., and the Armenian National Committee of America, for the annual commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on Capitol Hill. Each Member present honored the victims of the genocide and emphasized the importance of remembering and learning from the lessons of the

Edwards Campaign Funded by Genocide Denial Groups WASHINGTON, D.C. – Turkish Caucus Member Congresswoman Donna Edwards (D-MD) was defeated in Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary last night by long-time supporter of Armenian issues, Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). According to OpenSecrets.org, Donna Edwards has received thousands of dollars from Turkish PACs, and was supported by the “Ten Thousand Turks PAC” in her ra

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GEICO Apologizes for Armenian Genocide Denial Message WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 25, GEICO Skytypers issued “An Apology”for the Armenian Genocide denial skywriting that occurred over New York City last week. Armenian Assembly of America Florida Chair and South Florida Armenian Genocide Commemoration, Inc. Chair Arsine Kaloustian designed a campaign to contact the GEICO Skytypers and educate them on their own message. The image featured the GEICO Gecko with the following text

By Danielle Saroyan, Armenian Agenda Associate Editor Armenian Assembly of America Yerevan Regional Director Arpi Vartanian laying a flower at the Armenian Genocide Memorial. YEREVAN, AM – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) partook in the Armenian Genocide Commemorations this past weekend in Yerevan, Armenia. The commemorations began with a wreath laying ceremony, following by the Global Forum, a special ceremony at the Armenian Genocide Memorial, and concluded with

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in remembrance of one hundred and one years since the beginning of the Armenian Genocide: “More than a century ago, starting in 1915 and lasting nearly a decade, more than 1.5 million innocent Armenian children, women, and men were systematically slaughtered during the horrific genocide committed by leaders of the Ottoman Empire. Today, we remember the victims of this brutal, inhumane period of

LOS ANGELES, CA – On April 25, 2016 at 6:00 PM, the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America will host a community forum at the Taglyan Cultural Center with special guest Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. As the evening’s keynote speaker, Schiff will address the community on the recent acts of military aggression perpetrated by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. Hundreds of community leaders and memb