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Members of Congress Substantially Increase Aid Amounts for Armenia & Artsakh

Armenian Assembly Calls for $100 million for Democracy-Building & Economic Assistance to Armenia WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Members of...

Mar 27, 20194 min read

Armenian Assembly Co-Chairman Van Krikorian Testifies Before Congress

Requests $100 Million for Armenia in Democracy and Economic Assistance Armenian Assembly Co-Chair Van Krikorian Testifying Before...

Mar 12, 20193 min read

AAA Praises Congressman Pallone’s Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Travel & Communication in Artsakh

Armenian Assembly of America Executive Director Bryan Ardouny and Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) on the occasion...

Mar 8, 20192 min read

Members of Congress Issue Statements on Anniversary of 1988 Anti-Armenian Pogroms in Azerbaijan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Jackie...

Mar 5, 20195 min read

Armenian Assembly Thanks New Members for Joining Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the new Congress underway, Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Co-Chair Anthony Barsamian, Executive Director...

Feb 19, 20193 min read

Armenian Assembly Mourns the Passing of Dr. Mihran Agbabian

Dr. Mihran and Elizabeth Agbabian at the Armenian Assembly’s event in 1986 featuring guest speakers Dr. Richard Hovhannissian and Ken...

Feb 13, 20193 min read

AAA Welcomes Nicholas and Samantha Testa as South New Jersey State Co-Chairs

Armenian Assembly New Jersey State Co-Chairs Samantha Testa and Nicholas Testa WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of America...

Feb 5, 20192 min read

Armenian Assembly Prioritizes Congressional Resolution on the Armenian Genocide

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the 116th Congress begins, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) prioritizes passage of a congressional...

Feb 1, 20193 min read

Elected Officials and Community Gather at Armenian Assembly’s Annual New Year Event

PASADENA, CA – Elected officials and a cross-section of the Armenian American community of southern California, including Armenian...

Jan 25, 20194 min read

Armenian Assembly Ohio State Chair Hosts Smithsonian Folklife Festival Presentation

Razmig Pounardjian, Armenian Assembly Ohio State Chair Ara Bagdsarian, Smithsonian Director of Special Projects Halle Butvin, Rev. Fr....

Jan 7, 20192 min read

Senate Confirms by Voice Vote Ambassadorial Nominees for Armenia and Azerbaijan

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Robert Menendez Reiterates Key Concerns Ambassador-designates Lynne M. Tracy (left) and...

Jan 3, 20192 min read

Former Presidential Speechwriter Aram Bakshian Speaks about Armenia and Diaspora at AAA Reception

The Honorable Aram Bakshian, Jr. speaking at the Armenian Assembly’s Annual Holiday Reception WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Armenian Assembly of...

Dec 21, 20182 min read

Armenian Assembly Honors Long-time Capital Region Council Co-Chairs Clara Andonian and Doris George

Armenian Assembly Board Member Annie Simonian Totah awarding Clara Andonian and Doris George awards “In Appreciation of Extraordinary...

Dec 20, 20183 min read

Armenian Caucus Leaders Urge Secretary of State to Enhance U.S.-AM. Joint Economic Task Force

Members of Congress Praise Armenia as Model of Democratic Development WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Armenian Caucus...

Dec 18, 20181 min read

Met President & CEO and “Armenia!” Exhibit Curator Highlight Armenian Culture at AAA Luncheon

Armenia’s Ambassador Thanks The Met for Promoting Armenian Cultural Diplomacy Armenian Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny,...

Dec 18, 20184 min read

U.S. Congratulates Armenia’s Democratic Elections

Markey, Pallone Spearhead Bicameral Letter to Nikol Pashinyan Senator Ed Markey (left) and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (right)...

Dec 17, 20184 min read

Armenia’s Democracy Strong, Parliamentary Elections Praised by International Observers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a proud moment for the Republic of Armenia, the will of its citizens for a more democratic and transparent...

Dec 10, 20184 min read

Remembering the 1988 Earthquake in Armenia and American Relief

Then-Armenian Assembly Board Chairman Hirair Hovnanian leading a delegation bringing humanitarian relief to Armenia after the 1988...

Dec 7, 20185 min read

President & CEO of The Met and Armenia’s Ambassador to the U.S. to Join Special Luncheon

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Metropolitan Museum of Art President and CEO Daniel H. Weiss, The Met’s “Armenia!” exhibit curator Dr. Helen...

Dec 6, 20183 min read

Senators Menendez and Markey Press Armenia Ambassador Nominee on Reaffirmation of Armenian Genocide

Armenia Ambassador Nominee Promises to Support Armenia’s “Remarkable” Democratic Reforms U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations...

Dec 4, 20183 min read