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The working visit of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia to Israel continues
Commissioner
On December 16, as part of his working visit, High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan visited Saint Elijah’s Armenian Orthodox Church in Haifa, where he met with Fr. Dirayr Sahak Hovakimyan, Armenian Parish Priest of the Haifa and Galilee Districts.
During the meeting, the Parish Priest presented the history of the Armenian community in the region, discussed current challenges, and highlighted the community’s strong and enduring ties with Armenia. He reaffirmed the community’s continued support for Armenia and the Armenian people worldwide.
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17 Dec 2025
The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan is on a working visit to Israel
Commissioner
On December 15, as part of his working visit, High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan visited the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
During the visit, the High Commissioner toured the Patriarchate and held a private meeting with His Beatitude Nourhan Manougian, Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem. A wide range of issues related to the local Armenian community and the activities of the Patriarchate were discussed.
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16 Dec 2025
The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan is on a working visit to Washington, D.C.
Commissioner
On December 9, as part of his working visit to the United States, High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan met in Washington with Mr. Bryan Ardouny, Executive Director of the Armenian Assembly of America, and Ms. Mariam Khaloyan, Director of Congressional Relations at the Assembly. The Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States, Mr. Narek Mkrtchyan, also participated in the meeting.
During their discussion, the parties addressed the activities of the Armenian Assembly of America, its initiatives aimed at deepening cooperation with Armenia, and new opportunities for collaboration.
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11 Dec 2025
Zareh Sinanyan's working visit to the United States continues
Commissioner
On December 6, as part of his visit, Mr. Sinanyan met with members of the Executive Board of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (ADL – Ramgavar Party) in New Jersey, followed by a meeting with representatives of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA).
During the meeting with the ADL leadership, the parties discussed a number of issues aimed at strengthening and advancing Armenia–Diaspora relations.
High Commissioner Sinanyan underscored the importance of fostering a state-centered mindset within the Diaspora and presented the Office’s ongoing programs and initiatives designed to expand targeted dialogue and cooperation.
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08 Dec 2025
High Commissioner's working visit to New York
Commissioner
The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Zareh Sinanyan, is on a working visit to New York.
As part of his working visit to the United States, High Commissioner Sinanyan met in New York with Armenia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Paruyr Hovhannisyan.
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07 Dec 2025
Zareh Sinanyan is on a working visit to the United States of America
Commissioner
Zareh Sinanyan, High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, is on a working visit to the United States of America.
As part of the visit, the High Commissioner toured the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center in Glendale, California, where he was briefed on the construction progress and ongoing developments. Accompanied by the museum’s lead architect and members of the Board, Mr. Sinanyan walked through the site, familiarized himself with the project, and observed the current stages of work.
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03 Dec 2025
The second day of Zareh Sinanyan's working visit to Moldova
Commissioner
On the second day of his working visit to Moldova, the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan, met with the President of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Grosu, the Director of the Agency for Interethnic Relations, Vyacheslav Ryabchinsky, and representatives of the Armenian community of Moldova.
At the beginning of his meeting with Igor Grosu, the President of the Moldovan Parliament, Zareh Sinanyan congratulated him on his recent electoral victory and emphasized the importance of strengthening Armenia–Moldova relations.
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28 Nov 2025
The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Zareh Sinanyan, conducted a two-day working visit to the Republic of Moldova
Commissioner
The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Zareh Sinanyan, conducted a two-day working visit to the Republic of Moldova.
On November 25, the High Commissioner traveled to Chișinău, where he held meetings with representatives of Moldova’s executive and legislative authorities.
In Chișinău, Zareh Sinanyan met with the Moldova–Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group, led by its chair, Gaik Vardanean.
During the discussion, the sides addressed current areas of cooperation, opportunities for expanding collaboration, and prospects for deepening interparliamentary ties between the two countries.
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28 Nov 2025
The Forum of Armenian Arts and Culture, organized in cooperation between the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs and the International Coordinating Council for Armenian Cultu
Office
The Forum of Armenian Arts and Culture, organized in cooperation between the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs and the International Coordinating Council for Armenian Culture and Arts, has officially concluded.
Over the course of two days, 250 cultural professionals from 35 countries gathered in Armenia to participate in sector-specific panel discussions, thematic workshops, and seminars. Participants had the opportunity to share their expertise and work, explore avenues for expanding professional cooperation, and develop pathways for increasing the visibility of Armenian culture and the arts on international platforms.
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21 Nov 2025