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New Year speech from RA High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan
Commissioner
On behalf of the Office of the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, I extend my warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
2025 was a significant year for Armenia, marked by progress across several strategic priorities. Throughout the year, reforms aimed at improving public administration, the economy, education, and institutional development continued, with the goal of building a more effective and dependable state.
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31 Dec 2025
Zareh Sinanyan attended the Holy and Immortal Divine Liturgy of the Nativity Eve of Our Lord Jesus Christ celebrated at the Armenian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs
Commissioner
On December 24, Zareh Sinanyan, High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, attended the Holy and Immortal Divine Liturgy of the Nativity Eve of Our Lord Jesus Christ, celebrated at the Armenian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Martyrs.
The Divine Liturgy was presided over by Archbishop Gevorg Noradunkyan, Archbishop of the Armenian Catholic Church of Gyumri.
During the service, the Archbishop offered his blessing to those present and extended heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the feast, wishing peace, kindness, and harmony.
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25 Dec 2025
Zareh Sinanyan met with Der Hayr Armen Melkonian, a clergyman of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Bulgaria
Commissioner
On December 22, Zareh Sinanyan, High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, met with Der Hayr Armen Melkonian, a clergyman of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Bulgaria.
During the meeting, Der Hayr Armen thanked the High Commissioner for his visit to Bulgaria and for the constructive meetings held with representatives of the local Armenian community, noting the importance of the visit, particularly in addressing issues of concern to the community.
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22 Dec 2025
The High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Zareh Sinanyan was on a working visit to Israel
Commissioner
On December 17, as part of the working visit, Zareh Sinanyan, together with the leadership of the Nairi Armenian Community Organization, visited Aznavour Square in the city of Petah Tikva, where he paid tribute to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide and laid flowers at the memorial.
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18 Dec 2025
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