News and announcements

Celebrating Western Armenian on International Mother Language Day
Celebrating Western Armenian on International Mother Language Day
Office

21 Feb 2022

February 21st is International Mother Language Day, established by UNESCO and celebrated all over the world. Read More
High Commissioner Concludes France Visit in Nice
High Commissioner Concludes France Visit in Nice
Commissioner

20 Feb 2022

The last stop on the High Commissioner’s trip to France is Nice. Read More
The Diaspora Youth Ambassadors held a series of events
The Diaspora Youth Ambassadors held a series of events
Office

08 Apr 2022

Diaspora Youth Ambassador of the United Kingdom, Noemi Stepan-Sarkissian, organized a fundraising dinner together with the Center for Armenian Information & Advice, with the proceeds going to the Soldiers Home Rehabilitation Center and the Armenian Wounded Soldiers Funds. Read More
A meeting with President of the Council of French-Armenians Daniel Kurkdjian
A meeting with President of the Council of French-Armenians Daniel Kurkdjian
Commissioner

26 Apr 2022

On April 25, the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs met with Daniel Kurkdjian, the President of the Council of French-Armenians, and Honorary President of Grant Thornton Armenia. Read More
Nearly 300 specialists from the Diaspora applied to work in the public sector of the Republic of Armenia
Nearly 300 specialists from the Diaspora applied to work in the public sector of the Republic of Armenia
Office

12 May 2022

iGorts 2022 cohort application has come to a close. iGorts is a program for Armenian professionals from the Diaspora to work within the RA public sector. Read More
High Commissioner received French-Armenian representatives
High Commissioner received French-Armenian representatives
Commissioner

18 May 2022

During the meeting, the guests presented initiatives implemented in Armenia and expressed their willingness to contribute to the programs implemented by the office. Read More
Diaspora Youth Ambassador 2021 program: Online closing ceremony
Diaspora Youth Ambassador 2021 program: Online closing ceremony
Office

30 May 2022

On May 30, the 2021 Diaspora Youth Ambassador program of the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia celebrated the online closing ceremony for its first group cohort. Read More
The delegation of the Ramgavar Azatakan Party met the High Commissioner
The delegation of the Ramgavar Azatakan Party met the High Commissioner
Commissioner

21 Jun 2022

High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan, welcomed the members of the Central Board of the Ramgavar Azatakan Party (Armenian Democratic Liberal Party) headed by Board Chairman - Michael Kharapian. Read More
The Barsamian School in Nice celebrates its 35th anniversary
The Barsamian School in Nice celebrates its 35th anniversary
Commissioner

27 Jun 2022

The spouse of the Prime Minister of the RA, Anna Hakobyan, accompanied by the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan, visited the Barsamian Cultural Complex in Nice. Read More
French-speaking iGorts participants met with Anne Louyot
French-speaking iGorts participants met with Anne Louyot
Office

05 Aug 2022

Anne Louyot, the French Ambassador to Armenia, and Christophe Katsahian, the Senior Advisor of the Embassy of France to Armenia met with French-speaking iGorts participants. Read More
The High Commissioner met with Saro Mardiryan
The High Commissioner met with Saro Mardiryan
Commissioner

17 Aug 2022

On August 16, the High Commissioner for the Diaspora Affairs received Saro Mardiryan, Deputy Mayor of Alfortville and Chairman of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party France (SDHP) and Varazdat Yeghiazaryan, SDHP Board Member. Read More
Council of Armenians of France united for the Motherland
Council of Armenians of France united for the Motherland
Commissioner

23 Sept 2022

The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs received the President of the Council of Armenians of France, the Honorary President of Grant Thornton Armenia Daniel Kurkdjian. Read More
Սփյուռքի Գլխավոր Հանձնակատարի Գրասենյակ Diaspora High Commissioner's Office