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ANCA Sponsors Washington Summit on Middle East Christians

WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has partnered with In Defense of Christians (IDC) as a sponsor of its national convention, a landmark Washington, DC summit, from October 24th to 26th, gathering faith leaders including His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, Congressional friends, and coalition partners to protect and preserve Christianity and defend religious liberty across the Middle East. Last year’s summit, also sponsored by the ANCA, featured the participation of over 50 Members of Congress.

The ANCA, as a convention sponsor along with Philos Project and Institute on Religion and Democracy, will welcome legislators, (more...)

Michigan Salutes Artsakh Republic’s Independence

LANSING, MI – Michigan became the 8th U.S. state to recognize the independent Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) today, with the overwhelming bipartisan passage of S.R.99, spearheaded by Senator David Knezek (D – 5th District).

The bipartisan measure calls upon the U.S. to establish economic and cultural ties with the Republic and support peace and stability across the South Caucasus.

“The Michigan Senate vote for Artsakh independence represents a resounding reaffirmation of our enduring American commitment to democratic self-determination and an equally powerful blow against Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s ongoing aggression against this peaceful republic (more...)

U.S. Reps. Pallone and Gabbard Strengthen U.S.-Artsakh Solidarity During Working Visit to Shushi and Stepanakert

STEPANAKERT, ARTSAKH REPUBLIC - Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and House Foreign Affairs Committee member Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) traveled to Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) today, where, alongside government officials and ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian, they witnessed firsthand the independent Republic's remarkable economic, democratic, and cultural progress.

"It was an honor to join Representatives Pallone and Gabbard, on the free soil of the independent Artsakh Republic, for this wonderful celebration of our shared commitment to the values of peace (more...)

White House Withdraws Proposed Arms Sale to Erdogan’s Security Detail

-- Administration Action Comes in the Wake of Strong Bipartisan Congressional Opposition

WASHINGTON, DC - Responding to strong Congressional pressure, the Trump Administration has officially withdrawn its controversial proposal to allow the sale of U.S. semi-automatic handguns to Turkish President Recep Erdogan’s security detail, which, in May of this year, made international headlines by attacking peaceful American protesters in Washington, DC.

"We're seeing the start of Turkey Arms Embargo 2.0," said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "We welcome today's decision by the White House as a reflection of a growing willingness among policy-makers, diplomats, legisl (more...)

U.S. Rep. David Valadao Visits Artsakh; Reviews HALO Trust’s De-Mining Efforts

-- ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian Joins Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair in Exploring Growth of U.S.-Artsakh Ties

STEPANAKERT, ARTSAKH REPUBLIC - Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chairman David Valadao (R-CA) visited Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) today, where, alongside government officials and ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian, he reviewed life-saving HALO Trust de-mining programs that he has helped fund as a leading member of the House Appropriations Committee.

"It is great to be here on the ground, in Artsakh, with Representative Valadao, author of the ANCA-backed U.S. House amendment funding the Artsakh aid program," said ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian. "Witnessing fir (more...)

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The ANCA met with Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew to personally thank him for leading President Obama's April 24th delegation to the international Armenian Genocide Centennial remembrance ceremony in Yerevan, and also to discuss the Treasury Department's role in the further growth of the U.S.-Armenia economic relationship.
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