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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
Zareh Sinanyan received Yervant Zorian, AGBU Vice President, AVC Founding President and Co-founder of the HyeConnect project
Commissioner
On November 19, the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Zareh Sinanyan, received Yervant Zorian, AGBU Vice President, AVC Founding President and Co-founder of the HyeConnect project, along with HyeConnect project manager Meri Petrosyan.
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19 Nov 2025
Zareh Sinanyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Armenia, Alessandro Ferranti
Commissioner
On November 13, the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Zareh Sinanyan, received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to Armenia, Alessandro Ferranti.
Welcoming the Ambassador, the High Commissioner highly valued the continuously developing Armenia–Italy relations, highlighting the long-standing national and cultural ties between the two peoples as an important foundation for the advancement of bilateral cooperation.
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13 Nov 2025
Zareh Sinanyan met with Richard Korteland the Mayor of Almelo in the Netherlands
Commissioner
On November 3, High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Zareh Sinanyan met with Richard Korteland, Mayor of Almelo, the Netherlands.
During the meeting, the parties discussed ways to strengthen the partnership between the sister cities of Etchmiadzin and Almelo, as well as opportunities for community development and joint initiatives in various fields.
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04 Nov 2025
Zareh Sinanyan participated in the official opening ceremony of the Swiss-Armenian Academy of Hospitality in Gyumri
Commissioner
On November 1, the RA High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan, participated in the official opening ceremony of the Swiss-Armenian Academy of Hospitality in Gyumri, where he delivered welcoming remarks.
The Academy was founded by Swiss-Armenian philanthropist Vahe Gabrache. This achievement became possible through the collaboration of the Government of Armenia, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), and a group of forward-thinking individuals.
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03 Nov 2025
Zareh Sinanyan hosted a delegation led by Garegin Ter-Parsamyan, Principal of the Armenian Bomonti Mkhitaryan School of Istanbul
Commissioner
On October 29, the RA High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan, hosted a delegation led by Garegin Ter-Parsamyan, Principal of the Armenian Bomonti Mkhitaryan School of Istanbul, at the Armenian Genocide Memorial and Museum-Institute.
The 70-member armenian delegation included teachers, doctors, entrepreneurs, and representatives from the fields of science, culture, and other sectors.
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29 Oct 2025