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The fourth phase of the Step Toward Home program has concluded
The fourth phase of the Step Toward Home program has concluded
Commissioner

07 Aug 2026

The fifth and final phase of this year’s Step Toward Home program will take place from August 7 to 19 Read More
Zareh Sinanyan, attended a ceremony at the Presidential Palace where President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan presented a state award
Zareh Sinanyan, attended a ceremony at the Presidential Palace where President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan presented a state award
Commissioner

03 Aug 2026

Vartkes Mahdessian was awarded the Medal of Gratitude for his significant contribution to strengthening Armenia-Diaspora ties, preserving Armenian identity, and supporting the defense and security of the Homeland Read More
High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia met with Alexander Hakhverdyan, President of the Armenian Community of the Chuvash Republic
High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia met with Alexander Hakhverdyan, President of the Armenian Community of the Chuvash Republic
Commissioner

30 Jul 2026

The meeting focused on the activities of the Armenian community in the region, its ongoing educational and cultural initiatives, and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation with the Republic of Armenia Read More
Zareh Sinanyan met with Norair Khalafyan
Zareh Sinanyan met with Norair Khalafyan
Commissioner

29 Jul 2026

During the meeting, the parties discussed All-ASA's recent initiatives and ongoing efforts to strengthen the global Armenian student network Read More
The 2025–2026 participants of the iGorts program continue their visits to various regions of the Republic of Armenia
The 2025–2026 participants of the iGorts program continue their visits to various regions of the Republic of Armenia
Commissioner

16 Jul 2026

As part of the visit, the participants visited the Sevanavank Monastery and the Haghartsin Monastery Complex Read More
Zareh Sinanyan, received the delegation of the Armenia branch of the Armenian Assembly of America
Zareh Sinanyan, received the delegation of the Armenia branch of the Armenian Assembly of America
Commissioner

10 Jul 2026

This year’s Summer Internship Program began on June 15 and will run through August 7 Read More
Զարեհ Սինանյանն ընդունել է Ամերիկայի հայկական համագումարի Հայաստանի գրասենյակի պատվրակությանը
Զարեհ Սինանյանն ընդունել է Ամերիկայի հայկական համագումարի Հայաստանի գրասենյակի պատվրակությանը
Commissioner

10 Jul 2026

Այս տարվա ամառային ծրագիրը մեկնարկել է հունիսի 15-ին և կտևի մինչև օգոստոսի 7-ը Read More
Zareh Sinanyan attended and delivered opening remarks at the opening ceremony of the Ureni Dance Olympiad
Zareh Sinanyan attended and delivered opening remarks at the opening ceremony of the Ureni Dance Olympiad
Commissioner

10 Jul 2026

In his remarks, the High Commissioner emphasized the vital role of Armenian dance in preserving Armenian cultural heritage across Diaspora communities, as well as its contribution to enhancing Armenia's visibility and recognition on the international stage Read More
The second phase of the Step Toward Home educational and cultural program
The second phase of the Step Toward Home educational and cultural program
Commissioner

09 Jul 2026

This time, 119 Diaspora Armenian teenagers from 7 countries spent 13 unforgettable days in Armenia, deepening their connection with their homeland, discovering Armenian culture and history, and forming new friendships with fellow participants from around the world Read More
High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Zareh Sinanyan received Nikola Nikolov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to Armenia,
High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Zareh Sinanyan received Nikola Nikolov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to Armenia,
Commissioner

06 Jul 2026

During the meeting, the parties highlighted the important role of the Armenian community in Bulgaria in advancing Armenian-Bulgarian relations and strengthening ties between the two nations Read More
Zareh Sinanyan, participated in the international conference “Layers of Repatriation,” organized by the History Museum of Armenia to mark the 80th anniversary of the 1946–1949 Repatriation
Zareh Sinanyan, participated in the international conference “Layers of Repatriation,” organized by the History Museum of Armenia to mark the 80th anniversary of the 1946–1949 Repatriation
Commissioner

02 Jul 2026

During the conference, the High Commissioner delivered welcoming remarks, emphasizing that repatriation is one of the most significant chapters in Armenia’s modern history and has played a pivotal role in shaping the Republic of Armenia as we know it today Read More
Zareh Sinanyan received Levon Afeyan and Oscar Tatosian
Zareh Sinanyan received Levon Afeyan and Oscar Tatosian
Commissioner

01 Jul 2026

During the meeting, the participants discussed a range of issues related to Armenia–Diaspora cooperation, Armenian communities in the United States and Canada, the recent parliamentary elections in Armenia, as well as current and future priorities for Armenia–Diaspora engagement Read More
Սփյուռքի Գլխավոր Հանձնակատարի Գրասենյակ Diaspora High Commissioner's Office