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

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

By Taniel Koushakjian (@Taniel_Shant) AAANews Blog Earlier this month, the White House announced that it would finally release the Armenian Orphan Rug, also known as the Coolidge Rug, for public display, a decision welcomed by the Armenian Assembly of America and several Members of Congress. The White House Visitor Center will display the Armenian Orphan Rug from November 18-23  as part of an exhibition entitled “Thank you to the United States: Three Gifts to Presidents in Gr