U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Visits Armenia Fund

October 16, 2010

U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Visits Armenia Fund

Los Angeles, CA – On Thursday, October 14, 2010, the Honorable Marie Yovanovitch, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia visited the Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region office as part of her continuing visit to the Armenian-American Diaspora communities. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr. Jeff Paretchan, Public Private Alliance Specialist at USAID Armenia and her executive assistant, Ms. Susan Christy.

Armenia Fund U.S. Western Region Chairman Ara Aghishian, Esq. and Board members welcomed the Ambassador. During the meeting, the Ambassador was briefed about Armenia Fund’s past projects, including the recently completed ones, as well as future plans. The Ambassador also took time to discuss U.S.-Armenia relations, issues of importance to the Armenian-American community, as well as presented members with the works of the U.S. Embassy.

“I was really pleased to be able to meet with Board members of Armenia Fund to discuss U.S. programs in Armenia, the important work the Armenia Fund is doing, and bilateral U.S.-Armenia relations,” stated Yovanovitch.

“Ever since her appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Ms. Yovanovitch has sought to maintain a productive, open dialogue with the greater Armenian-American community. I thank her personally for this visit, as well as her efforts for a stronger U.S.-Armenia relationship,” stated Aghishian.
U.S. Ambassador Yovanovitch flanked by Armenia Fund Board members

Organization members of Armenia Fund’s board that were present at the meeting included: the Armenian Cultural Foundation, the Armenian Relief Society, Nor Serount Cultural Association, Tekeyan Cultural Association, the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Armenian Catholic Church, the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the Armenian Assembly of America.

Armenia Fund, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation established in 1994 to facilitate large-scale humanitarian and infrastructure development assistance to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. Since 1991, Armenia Fund has rendered more than $200 million in development aid to Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. Armenia Fund, Inc. is the U.S. Western Region affiliate of “Hayastan” All-Armenian Fund. Tax ID# 95-4485698




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