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Sep 8, 2017
2 min

Senate Appropriations Committee Ensures Continued Funding to Artsakh

Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad Cochran (R-MS), Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Senate Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Chairman Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) appropriations bill, which ensures continued funding to Na

Sep 8, 2017
3 min

Armenian Assembly Intensifies Advocacy on Hill Prompted by Security Concerns in Armenia and Artsakh

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) has intensified its advocacy on Capitol Hill, prompted by security concerns as a result of Azerbaijan’s increased aggression along the borders of Armenia and Artsakh, which has included the targeting of and substantial damage to a kindergarten in Armenia’s Tavush region. From the Assembly’s testimony in the House and Senate and its outreach to Members of Congress, the Assembly remains dedicated to underscoring the

Sep 8, 2017
2 min

Illinois Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins Growing Armenian Caucus

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) announced that Freshman Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, supporting United States-Armenia relations. Congressman Krishnamoorthi of Illinois’ 8th District currently serves on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) with Armenian Assembly intern Hugh Rabjohn

Mar 30, 2017
1 min

Statement by the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group

(OSCE) – The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Ambassadors Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stephane Visconti of France and Richard Hoagland of the United States of America), together with the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk, traveled to Baku (March 11), Yerevan (March 27) and Nagorno-Karabakh (March 28). The main purpose of the Co-Chairs’ visits to the region was to receive the most current detailed political and mi

Mar 2, 2017
3 min

Rep. Schiff Commemorates 29th Anniversary of Sumgait Pogrom

Armenian Caucus Vic-Chair Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) released a statement commemorating the Sumgait Pogrom. This year marks the 29th anniversary of the massacres of Armenians that took place on Feb. 27-29, 1988. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the pogrom against the Armenian residents of the town of Sumgait, Azerbaijan. 29 years ago Azerbaijani mobs assaulted and killed their Armenian neighbors. When the violence finally subsided, hundreds of Armenian

Mar 2, 2017
2 min

Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr.’s Remarks in Recognition of the Victims of the Sumgait Pograms

On March 1, 2017, Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. honored the victims of the Sumgait pogroms and condemned Azerbaijan’s attacks. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the Sumgait pogroms, one of the most horrific attacks against the Armenian people, committed at the hands of Azerbaijanis 29 years ago. On February 27, 1988, hundreds of Armenian civilians living in the city of Sumgait in Azerbaijan were indiscriminately killed, raped, maimed, and even burned

Feb 28, 2017
5 min

Armenian Assembly of America Congratulates Artsakh on Referendum

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) congratulates the people of Artsakh on the 88% approval of its new constitution on February 20, Artsakh Revival Day. This is the third referendum held in Artsakh, with a turnout of 79,314 voters – about 76.44% of citizens registered to vote. “The Armenian Assembly applauds the Republic of Artsakh for exercising its fundamental rights and adopting this new constitution, which maintains basic human rights for its c

Jan 27, 2017
2 min

Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson Supports Peaceful Resolution in Artsakh

Armenian Assembly Commends Senator Markey Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson and Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – As previously reported by the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly), the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved President Donald Trump’s Secretary of State nomination of Rex Tillerson, and is currently awaiting approval by the full Senate. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), a strong supporter of U.S.-Armenia relations, asked the Secretary of

Dec 29, 2016
1 min

Foreign Ministry of Armenia Condemns Azerbaijan’s Diversionary Attacks

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia released the following statement on December 29, 2016: We condemn in the strongest terms today’s diversionary incursion attempt by Azerbaijan on the state border with Armenia, which resulted in human loses. We express our deepest condolences to the relatives and fellow servicemen of the fallen soldiers. While the most serious damage caused to the settlement process in the result of the Azerbaijani aggression against Artsa

Oct 5, 2016
2 min

Foreign Minister Invited United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights To Visit Nagorno Karabakh

On October 5, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Karen Mirzoyan sent a letter to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein with regard to his statement made at the opening of the 33rd session of the UN Human Rights Council on September 13, where he noted that his “Office has had no access to the conflict situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, including since the events of April 2016.” Pointing to the absence of any appeal fo

Sep 26, 2016
1 min

OSCE Chairperson’s Personal Representative Concerned About Death of Karabakh Soldier

(PanArmenian.net) – On September 26, Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk expressed concern over the death of a Nagorno Karabakh soldier on the contact line with Azerbaijan. On Sunday, at around 10:40 am, a Karabakh serviceman, Sevak Khachatryan (b. 1997) received a fatal gunshot wound as Azerbaijan shelled the Armenian positions. In addition, 50 ceasefire violations by the Azeri army were registered along the contact line wit

Sep 12, 2016
1 min

OSCE Co-Chairs Hope for Sargsyan-Aliyev Meeting in New York

By Siranush Ghazanchyan (Public Radio of Armenia) – There are conditions for the settlement of the Karabakh conflict, but what we lack is the political will of the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan, US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group James Warlick said in an interview with Interfax. He said the Karabakh settlement is the “sphere where the United States, Russia, and France have complete understanding.” The diplomat said “the ceasefire has been more or less maintained after

Sep 2, 2016
3 min

Armenian Assembly Congratulates Artsakh on 25th Anniversary of Independence

Armenian Assembly Receives Nagorno Karabakh’s Medal of Gratitude Republic of Nagorno Karabakh Medal of Gratitude and Certificate for the Armenian Assembly of America. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) congratulates the Nagorno Karabakh Republic’s (NKR) on its 25 years of independence. On September 2, 1991, the legislature of the Nagorno Karabakh autonomous region and adjacent Shahumyan district declared the formation of the NKR, reversing Joseph S

Sep 2, 2016
2 min

Armenian Caucus Congratulates Nagorno Karabakh Republic

Condemns Azeri Atrocities, Calls for Formal Recognition of Artsakh’s Independence WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr, (D-NJ), Robert Dold (R-IL), Jackie Speier (D-CA), and David Valadao (R-CA) with Armenian Caucus Vice Co-Chairs Adam Schiff (D-CA) and David Trott (R-MI) congratulated President Bako Sahakyan and the people of Artsakh on their Independence Day, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly)

Aug 31, 2016
1 min

Schedule of Events Dedicated to Artsakh’s 25th Anniversary of Independence

The following events will take place in the Nagorno Karabakh Republic to commemorate its 25th Anniversary of Independence. Thursday, September 1 10:00 AM – Lessons titled “Nagorno-Karabakh Republic is 25 years old” in all educational institutions of Artsakh 12:00 PM – Sports and cultural events at Renaissance Square in Stepanakert 8:00 PM – Concert by the Military Orchestra at Stepanakert central park Friday, September 2 10:30 AM – Procession from Renaissance Square to the M

Aug 17, 2016
1 min

Armenian Wrestler Artur Aleksanyan Wins Olympic Gold Medal

(Combined Sources) – Greco-Roman wrestler Artur Aleksanyan became Armenia’s first gold medal winner at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio. During the medal ceremony, Aleksanyan wore a shirt with an image of Robert Abajyan, a junior sergeant killed during the April War in Nagorno Karabakh. Robert Abajyan was posthumously awarded with the Golden Eagle Order and was granted the highest Honorary Title of the “Hero of Artsakh.” Aleksanyan defeated Cuba’s Yasmany Lugo in the final round

Aug 3, 2016
2 min

Minsk Group Looking for Opportunity to Organize Another Sargsyan-Aliyev Meeting

(Arka News Agency) – The OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs are looking for an opportunity to organize another meeting of the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia over the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the US co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group James Warlick told Russian RIA Novosti news agency. Warlick said also that the peaceful resolution of the standoff in Yerevan between police and an armed group has caused a sense of relief, adding that the standoff and public debates on it only conf

Jul 26, 2016
3 min

Armenian Assembly’s Summer Internship Program in Armenia Underway

Armenian Assembly of America Summer Interns Ripsime Biyazyan, Vanuhi Vartanian, and Nairi Sarkissian in front of a sign which reads “Free Artsakh Welcomes You.” YEREVAN, ARMENIA – The Armenian Assembly of America’s (Assembly) Summer Internship Program in Armenia began its programming with lectures and discussions with officials, tours around the homeland, and local social outings. The eight-week internship program in Yerevan is packed with interesting activities including me

May 20, 2016
2 min

U.S. State Department Briefing on Vienna Talks Between Armenia and Azerbaijan

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

May 17, 2016
1 min

Armenian President Sargsyan: ‘Azerbaijan President’s Assurances Inspire Little Faith’

(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