Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Zaven Khanjian, the Executive Director of the Armenian Missionary Association of America on June 14. The Newly appointed High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan also attended the meeting.

The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to the AMAA for its activities both in the United States and Armenia adding that he hoped that the programs of the Armenian Missionary Association will continue to expand and develop in Armenia.

After briefing Pashinyan on the AMAA’s activities, Khanjian said that the AMAA intends to give new impetus to economic, social and educational programs implemented in Armenia, adding that inspired by the recent developments in Armenia, the AMAA stands ready to do its utmost for the sake of preserving the Armenian identity and strengthening Armenia.

Khanjian also welcomed the Prime Minister’s decision to appoint Sinanyan to newly-created position of High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs and expressed confidence that he will have a great impact in strengthening relations between Armenia and the Diaspora.