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                        <title><![CDATA[The working visit of Consul General Anna Avetisyan to the US state of Arizona]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Upon the invitation of the Governor of Arizona, Katie Hobbs, the Consul General Anna Avetisyan participated in the annual &ldquo;International State of the State&rdquo; event held in Phoenix. The event brought together members of the diplomatic corps in California and Arizona, along with representatives from the business, academic, political, and expert communities. As part of the program, the Con]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consul General Anna Avetisyan participated in a Commendation ceremony dedicated to Glendale and its sister cities]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[Consul General Anna Avetisyan participated in the event organized by the Glendale City Council dedicated to the cooperation between the City of Glendale and its sister cities.The Consuls General and representatives of Armenia, the Dominican Republic, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, and the Philippines were participated in the event.In her remarks, the Consul General underscored the significa]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Consul General Anna Avetisyan with Adrin Nazarian, Los Angeles City Councilmember]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[On February 27, Anna Avetisyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia met with Adrin Nazarian, Los Angeles City Councilmember. The parties touched upon the issues related to the deepening of sectoral cooperation envisaged by the Armenia&ndash;California Framework Agreement, as well as enhancing institutional mechanisms of collaboration within the Yerevan&ndash;Los Angeles sister cities framewo]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consul General Anna Avetisyan participated in Armenia&ndash;Japan friendship event]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[On February 12, Anna Avetisyan Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles attended an event dedicated to the friendship between the Armenian and Japanese communities, held at the headquarters of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United States.
The event brought together members of the diplomatic staff of the Consulates General of Armenia and Japan in Los Angeles, representatives of ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Consul General Anna Avetisyan with Archbishop Kegham Khacherian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/10/meeting-of-consul-general-anna-avetisyan-with-archbishop-kegham-khacherian-prelate-of-the-western-p/15341]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 10, Anna Avetisyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles had a meeting with Archbishop Kegham Khacherian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America. Members of the Executive Council of the Prelacy were also in attendance.During the meeting, the parties discussed the opportunities for further fostering cooperation between the Consulat]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Consul General Anna Avetisyan with Ara Najarian, Mayor of Glendale]]></title>
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                        <description><![CDATA[On February 2, Anna Avetisyan, the newly appointed Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles had a meeting with Ara Najarian, Mayor of Glendale. The parties noted the important role of the Armenian community of Glendale and agreed to continue further cooperation and implementation of new joint projects.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting of Consul General Anna Avetisyan with Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United States]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/29/meeting-of-consul-general-anna-avetisyan-with-archbishop-hovnan-derderian-primate-of-the-western-di/15333]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 29, the newly appointed Consul General of the Republic of Armenia, Anna Avetisyan, held a meeting with Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United States.
During the meeting, the parties discussed prospects for further strengthening cooperation in the fields of education and culture, outlining their strong commitment to implementing ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[New application process for the acquisition or termination of the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/31/new-application-process-for-the-acquisition-or-termination-of-the-citizenship-of-the-republic-of-ar/15210]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Starting from 1 January 2026, applications for the acquisition or termination of the citizenship of the Republic of Armenia shall be submitted, verified, processed, as well as appointments for the submission of original documents shall be made exclusively through the&nbsp;mcs-citizenship.am&nbsp;electronic system. For more details please visit -&nbsp;https://www.mfa.am/en/citizenship.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consul General had a meeting with Dilpreet Sidhu, Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/26/consul-general-had-a-meeting-with-d/15072]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 26, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles, met with Dilpreet Sidhu, Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles for International Affairs.
The sides discussed the Memorandum of Understanding signed during the visit of Mayor of Yerevan to Los Angeles last year, aimed at enhancing public services through modern technologies, and smart solutions. Both parties highlighted the imp]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A Reception dedicated to Los Angeles Consular Corpse, hosted by Mayor Karen Bass.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/10/a-reception-dedicated-to-los-angeles-consular-corpse-hosted-by-mayor-karen-bass/14982]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 10, Dr. Karen Israyelyan Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles, attended the traditional reception hosted by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass at the renowned Getty House, dedicated to the city&rsquo;s consular corps.
The event was attended by numerous consuls general, diplomats, representatives of city authorities, and other guests. In her remarks, Mayor Bass emphasized Los Angeles as ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[An event dedicated to the 45th anniversary of &quot;Masis&quot; weekly took place in Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/11/09/an-event-dedicated-to-the-45th-anniversary-of-masis-weekly-took-place-in-los-angeles/14981]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 9, a celebratory event was held in Los Angeles marking the 45th anniversary of &ldquo;Masis&rdquo;, the official weekly newspaper of the Social Democratic Hunchakian Party (SDHP) Western USA Region.
The event was attended by Laura Friedman, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California&rsquo;s 30th Congressional District, SDHP Chairman Dr. Hambik Sarafian, party leaders ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consul General Karen Israyelyan had a meeting with Adrin Nazarian, LA City Councilmember.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/22/consul-general-karen-israyelyan-had-a-meeting-with-adrin-nazarian-la-city-councilmember/14911]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 22, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, met with Mr. Adrin Nazarian, Member of Los Angeles City Council. The Consul General once again congratulated Mr. Nazarian for wining the election for LA Councilmembership. During an open and friendly conversation both sides highlighted the importance of strengthening Yerevan-Los Angeles sister-city coope]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Armenian Missionary Association of America held its Annual meeting banquet in Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/20/the-armenian-missionary-association-of-america-held-its-annual-meeting-banquet-in-los-angeles/14908]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 18, the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) held its 106th Annual Meeting and Banquet in Los Angeles. At the beginning of the evening, attendees were welcomed by AMAA Executive Director Serge Buchakjian and AMAA Board President Gary R. Phillips.
During the event, Nazareth Darakjian, longtime president of the Armenian Missionary Association of America, was specially honore]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The official opening of TUMO centre in Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/18/the-official-opening-of-tumo-centre-in-los-angeles/14882]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 18, the TUMO Center for Creative Technologies officially opened its Los Angeles branch.
At the official opening ceremony, remarks were delivered by TUMO founder Sam Simonian, TUMO Director Marie Lou Papazian, Director of the Los Angeles branch Sawyer Hescock, and Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, whose efforts in previous years were pivotal in securing state-level approval]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Consul General of the State of Qatar]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/10/15/meeting-with-the-consul-general-of-the-state-of-qatar/14851]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 15, 2025 Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, received Mr. Mansour Abdullah Al-Sulaiti, Consul General of the State of Qatar in Los Angeles, at the latter&rsquo;s request.During the meeting, the sides discussed the friendly relations between Armenia and Qatar, as well as recent international efforts, particularly those led by the United States,]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[WeLoveU foundation&#039;s blood drive event in Pasadena.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/14/weloveu-foundation-s-blood-drive-event-in-pasadena/14729]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On August 14, 2025, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, together with diplomats from the Consulate General, participated in a blood donation drive held in Pasadena, California. The event was organized by the international non-governmental organization &ldquo;WeLoveU Foundation&rdquo; in cooperation with the American Red Cross (ARC).
Since 2000, the &amp;laq]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[48th Navasartian games in Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/07/05/48th-navasartian-games-in-los-angeles/14595]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[48th Navasartian games, organized by Homenetmen Western USA, took place in Los Angeles on July 3-6. Originating from the centuries&rsquo; depth of the historical Armenia, the contemporary Navasartian games have had very important and special meaning for the Armenian community of California throughout the last 5 decades. They are aimed at unifying the Armenians of California through the just and no]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consul General Karen Israyelyan&#039;s meeting with Honorable Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant-Governor of California]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/06/04/consul-general-karen-israyelyan-s-meeting-with-honorable-eleni-kounalakis-lieutenant-governor-of-ca/14477]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 4, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles had a meeting with Honorable Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant-Governor of California. Topics like the relations between California and Armenia, Armenian community of California, as well the recent development in Armenia and the region were discussed during the meeting. The parties emphasized the significance of the Framework Agr]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[&quot;California business outlook&rdquo; events in Sacramento]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/06/04/california-business-outlook&rdquo;-events-in-sacramento/14476]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 4, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles participated in the &ldquo;California business outlook&rdquo; events organized in Sacramento. During the morning session the invited Consul Generals accredited in California and the business community representatives have had the chance to hear professional reports related to such important issues like international trade an]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Delegation of Armenian businessmen visited the Consulate General]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/05/12/delegation-of-armenian-businessmen-visited-the-consulate-general/14387]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 6, 2025 a delegation of Armenian businessmen visited California. The visit was organized by the Council of the International Business Relations Support. In the framework of their trip to California, the business delegation visited the Consulate General of Armenia, where they met with Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General and the staff of consulate. Consul General welcomed the delegation and ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consul General&#039;s meeting with the Mayor of Glendale]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/05/07/consul-general-s-meeting-with-the-mayor-of-gledale/14352]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 7, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles had a meeting with Honorable Ara Najarian, newly elected Mayor of Glendale. The parties discussed topics related to the Armenian community of Glendale, the activities of the City Council, as well as the situation in Armenia and the region. Consul General Israyelyan congratulated Mr. Najarian for assuming the duties of Mayor a]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Book dedication event for Dr. Dora Sakayan&rsquo;s &quot;Death Marches Past the Front Door: Clara and Fritz Sigrist-Hilty, Swiss Eyewitnesses to the Armenian Dante-Inferno in Turkey (1915-1918).&quot;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/27/book-deciation-event/14321]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In the framework of the events dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Tekeyan Cultural Association Metro Los Angeles Chapter organized a&nbsp;kinetson&nbsp;(book dedication) at the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church in Burbank, for Dr. Dora Sakayan&rsquo;s &quot;Death Marches Past the Front Door: Clara and Fritz Sigrist-Hilty, Swiss Eyewitnesses to the Armenian Dante-Infer]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Events commemorating 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/24/events-commemorating-110th-anniversary-of-the-armenian-genocide/14297]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 21, 2025, an event dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was organized in famous &quot;Alex&quot; theater by the authorities of the city of Glendale. Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles and the diplomatic staff of the Consulate, the Chiefs of Police and Fire department of Glendale, state and city officials and representatives of the A]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[22nd Anniversary Gala of the Armenian International Medical Fund.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/13/22nd-anniversary-gala-of-the-armenian-international-medical-fund/14239]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 13, 2025 the Armenian International Medical Fund (AIMF) celebrated the 22nd anniversary of its foundation. Many officials from local and state governments, diplomats and other dignitaries were among the participants of the Gala.&nbsp;A special recognition&nbsp;was given to Dr. Akira Ishiyama for his 22 years of dedication to the cochlear&nbsp;implant program. Due to his professional servi]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Event dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Armenian American Medical Society]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/05/event-dedicated-tot-he-40th-anniversary-of-armenian-american-medical-society/14222]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 5, 2025 a gala event dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Armenian American Medical Society took place at the Landmark in Mission Hills, CA. The past Presidents of the AAMS were honored with the lifetime achievement awards.&nbsp;Additionally, three distinguished individuals received the Presidents&rsquo; Leadership Award in honor of their exceptional careers, outstanding leadership, a]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consul General&#039;s meeting with the Mayor of Burbank]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/04/04/consul-general-s-meeting-with-the-mayor-of-burbank/14223]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 4, 2025, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia visited the City Hall of Burbank and had a meeting with new Mayor Nikki Perez. During the meeting topics like the everyday life of Burbank and the role of the Armenian community in it, were discussed. The parties emphasized the necessity of cooperation between the Municipality of Burbank and the Consulate General of Armenia in Los A]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Concert of the Komitas Quartet in Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/03/07/concert-of-the-komitas-quartet-in-los-angeles/14077]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 7, 2025թ․ a concert of world-famous Komitas quartet was organized in the AGBU Vache and Tamar Manoukian Center in Pasadena, jointly by &quot;Hi-Am&quot; Foundation and the Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles. The sold-out concert was dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the quartet. Special guest performer during the evening was Svetlana Navasardyan, talented Armenian piano player.&nbsp;
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                        <title><![CDATA[Event dedicated to the International Women&#039;s Day.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/03/07/event-dedicated-to-the-international-women-s-day/14076]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 7, 2025 the Consulate General of Armenia and the Armenian International Women&#039;s Association organized the traditional joint event dedicated to the International Women&#039;s Day. The main speaker of the event was Dr. Shushan Karapetian, Director of USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies.
In his address Consul General Israyelyan emphasized the role of women in the history and culture of th]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Honoring Elizabeth Agbabian in Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/03/01/honoring-elizabeth-agbabian-in-los-angeles/14018]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 1, 2025 an event honoring Mrs. Elizabeth Agbabian, well-known Armenian American philanthropist, community activist took place in &quot;California&quot; club of Los Angeles. The event was organized by the American University of Armenia, which has been the main benefactor of Mrs. Agbabian&#039;s decades long philanthropy. Her late husband, Dr. Mihran Agbabian was the founding President of the AUA. During ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The visit of  Archbishop Kegham Khacherian to the Consulate General]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/28/the-visit-of-archbishop-kegham-khacherian-to-the-consulate-general/14017]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 28, Archbishop Kegham Khacherian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy of Armenian Apostolic Church of America, visited the Consulate General, for the first time after his election. Very Rev. Fr. Zareh Sarkissian, Dean of St. Mary Armenian Church of Glendale and Mr. Kaloust Agopian, treasurer of the executive council of the Prelacy were accompanying His Eminence. Topics related to the cooper]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Inaugural Gala Dinner of &quot;ArmGenia&quot; project.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/02/16/inaugural-gala-dinner-of-armgenia-project/13989]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 16, the inaugural Gala dinner of &quot;ArmGenia&quot; project of the Armenian International Medical Fund took place in Glendale. During the Gala Dr. Wayne Grody,&nbsp;professor of pathology and laboratory medicine, pediatrics, and human genetics at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Mrs. Arpy Mazloumian of Sara Chitjian foundation were honored for their substantial input in the succ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Events dedicated to the New Year and Christmas in Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2025/01/06/events-dedicated-to-the-new-year-and-christmas-in-los-angeles/13748]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 6, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles and the diplomatic staff of the Consulate participated at the Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Water ceremony, held in St. Leon Armenian Cathedral.
Same evening Consul General Israyelyan participated and&nbsp;delivered&nbsp;congratulatory remarks at a festive Christmas dinner at Surb Khach Armenian Cathedral in Montebe]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A meeting at Western Diocese with the members of the Armenian group, participated in Kakehashi project in Japan.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/11/a-meeting-at-western-diocese-with-the-members-of-the-armenian-group-participated-in-kakehashi-proje/13639]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 11, a meeting with the 5-member group of Armenian Americans - participants of the Japanese Government sponsored &quot;Kakehashi&quot; project, who has recently visited Japan, took place at the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of America. His Eminence Hovnan Archbishop Derderian, Mr. Kenko Sone, Consul General of Japan and Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles, as w]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia-India first diaspora forum in San Francisco]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/10/armenia-india-first-diaspora-forum-in-san-francisco/13638]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The inaugural Armenia-India diaspora forum took place in San Francisco on December 10. The forum aimed at gathering together prominent representatives from the Indian and Armenian communities of the US and discussing topics of mutual interest. Businessmen, representatives of high-tech industry were among the participants. The Republic of Armenia was represented by Mr. Hakob&nbsp;Arshakyan, Vice Pr]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Advance Armenia Gala in Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/06/advance-armenia-gala-in-los-angeles/13637]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 6 &quot;Advance Armenia Gala&quot;, organized by the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology - FAST, took place in Los Angeles. The Gala was aimed at generating donations to continue the funding of &quot;Generation AI&quot; initiative, established in 2023 in Armenia. Thanks to this initiative more than 350 students from 15 schools in Armenia have already completed the first year of very innovative ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the Social Democratic Hnchak Party&#039;s Western USA region&#039;s newly elected board]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/12/05/meeting-with-the-social-democratic-hnchak-party-s-western-usa-region-s-newly-elected-board/13636]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 5, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles received the newly elected leadership of the&nbsp;Western USA Social Democratic Hnchak Party (SDHP) led by Mr. Mehran Khatchadorian. During the meeting the&nbsp;SDHP representatives presented the main directions of their activities and elaborated on the ongoing programs. They informed that a big batch of ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The visit of the Mayor of Yerevan to Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/11/25/the-visit-of-the-mayor-of-yerevan-to-los-angeles/13601]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On 23-29 November, a delegation of the Municipality of Yerevan, led by Mr. Tigran Avinyan, the Mayor of Yerevan visited Los Angeles. On November 25 the Armenian delegation was received by Ms. Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles and Mr. Paul Krekorian, Council member and President of the last two years of the City Council of Los Angeles. The prospects of future cooperation between the sister cities of]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[10th Anniversary of the Honorary Consulate of Armenia in Fresno]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/11/21/10th-anniversary-of-the-honorary-consulate-of-armenia-in-fresno/13552]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 17, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles, visited Fresno to participate in the gala reception dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Honorary Consulate of Armenia in Fresno. The event was organized by Mr. Berj Apkarian, Honorary Consul of Armenia in Fresno. Congressman Jim Costa from California District 21, H.E. Lilit Makunts, Ambassador]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consul General&#039;s meeting with the Mayor of Glendale]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/11/04/consul-general-s-meeting-with-the-mayor-of-glendale/13533]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 4, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles had a meeting with Ms. Elen Asatryan, Mayor of the City of Glendale. Community issues, the role of the Armenian community in the life of Glendale, projects and initiatives carried out by the City authorities as well as the perspectives in the relations with the Consulate General of Armenia were among the topics covered d]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Diplomatic reception dedicated to Diwali]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/10/17/diplomatic-reception-dedicated-to/13486]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 17, a reception dedicated to Diwali, festival of lights, was organized in Shri Swaminarayan Mandir for foreign diplomats accredited in Los Angeles. During the event, a tour in Mandir, as well as traditional Indian dinner was offered to the diplomats. Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia also participated in the reception.
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                        <title><![CDATA[Divine Liturgy dedicated to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at St. Leon Cathedral, Burbank.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/15/divine-liturgy-dedicated-to-the-feast-of-the-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross-st-leon-cathedral-burbank/13315]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 15, Hovnan Archbishop Derderian, the Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, offered a Divine Liturgy and sermon dedicated to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which took place in St. Leon Armenian Cathedral in Burbank. Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles and the diplomatic staff were among the faithfuls who attended the]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Khachkar consecration in Hovsepian School of St. Gregory Armenian Church of Pasadena.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/12/khachkar-consecration-in-hovsepian-school-of-st-gregory-armenian-church-of-pasadena/13301]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 12, a Khachkar (Cross stone) was consecrated by Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Western USA in the yard of Hovsepian School of St. Gregory Armenian Church in Pasadena. The khachkar is dedicated to the memory of Deacon Gevorg Panoyan, famous educator and specialist of medieval Armenian music/songs (sharagans) and is donated by philanthropist Dea]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Event dedicated to the memory of Hampartzoum Berberian, in the framework of celebrations of the 55th anniversary of Tekeyan Cultural Association USA and Canada.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/09/06/event-dedicated-to-the-memory-of-hampartzoum-berberian-in-the-framework/13300]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 6, an event dedicated to the 55th anniversary of&nbsp;Tekeyan Cultural Association of USA and Canada and in memory of composer Hampartzoum Berberian took place in the Armenian Society of Los Angeles. His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, the Primate of Armenian Apostolic Church in Western USA, and Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles were among the speake]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[YSU rector&#039;s visit to Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/07/30/ysu-rector-s-visit-to-los-angeles/13253]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[An&nbsp;inaugural dinner of the Foundation &quot;Friends of Yerevan State University&quot; was&nbsp;held in &quot;Hampar&quot; hall of the Western Diocese of the Armenian church. The official event was organized by His Eminence Hovnan Archbishop Derderian. Dr. Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Rector of Yerevan State University and Dr. Mikayel Hovhannisyan, vice-rector of YSU were among the guests of the event. Dr. Karen Isray]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Concert of the State Symphonic Orchestra of Armenia in Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/06/29/Concert of the State Symphonic Orchestra of Armenia in Los Angeles/13113]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 29 the State Symphonic Orchestra of Armenia had a concert in the famous Walt Disney Music hall of Los Angeles.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Concert dedicated to 100th anniversary of Charles Aznavour in Fresno]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/06/28/concert-dedicated-to-100th-anniversary-of-charles-aznavour-in-fresno/13112]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 28, a concert dedicated to the 100th&nbsp;anniversary of world famous Armenian singer chansonnier Charles Aznavour, took place in the Hall of St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno, California, under the auspices of the Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with Gegham Archbishop Khacherian]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/06/25/meeting-with-gegham-archbishop-khacherian/13108]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 25 Dr. Karen Israyelyan had a meeting with Archbishop Gegham Khacherian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Blessing of Khachkar at Beshgeturian Center of Tekeyan Cultural Association]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/06/22/blessing-of-khachkar-at-beshgeturian-center-of-tekeyan-cultural-association/13107]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 22, Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles, participated in the ceremony of blessing a stone cross (khachkar) at the Beshegeturian center of Tekeyan Cultural Association in Altadena.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[President Vahagn Khachaturyan in California with a working visit on 6-11 May, 2024.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/05/14/president-vahagn-khachaturyan/12956]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Mr. Vahagn Khachaturyan, the President of the Republic of Armenia, was on a working visit in the US state of California on 6-11 May, 2024. The President of Armenia had meetings with Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, Paul Krekorian, President of the City Council of Los Angeles, the Mayors of Glendale and Pasadena, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Wes]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Event dedicated to Missak Manouchian]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/02/21/event-dedicated-to-missak-manouchian/12611]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 21, the Consulate General of France in LA together with American Cinematique, US Irvine and Pasadena City College has organized a screening of a film by Jean-Pierre Melville - &quot;L&#039;Arm&eacute;e des ombres&quot;. The event was dedicated to Missak Manouchian, the Armenian hero of the French Resistance movement and the historic decision of President Macron to induct Manouchian and his spouse Mel]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Beam signing ceremony at the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/02/13/beam-signing-ceremony-at-the-armenian-american-museum-and-cultural-center-of-california/12596]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 13, the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California hosted the Beam signing ceremony to mark another milestone in the construction process. The religious leaders of the Armenian community, Mayor Dan Brotman and the councilmembers of the city of Glendale, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia, and representatives of various community organizations were among the]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[An event at Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, dedicated to the friendship between the Armenian and Japanese communities of Los Angeles.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/02/08/an-event-at-western-diocese-of-the-armenian-church-of-north-america-dedicated-to-the-friendship-bet/12589]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 8, 2024 and event dedicated to the friendship between the Armenian and Japanese communities of Los Angeles was organized at the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of Northern America. Members of both communities, Consulates General of Armenia and Japan, representatives of Los Angeles and Glendale city assemblies and many others, were among the partcipiants of this event. Archbishop]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the representatives of the Armenian International Women&#039;s Association - AIWA.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/31/meeting-with-the-representatives-of-the-armenian-international-women-s-association-aiwa/12583]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 31, 2024, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles received the representatives of the Armenian International Women Association (AIWA). Years long cooperation between the Consulate General and AIWA, as well several upcoming programs were discussed during the meeting.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian Bar Association Annual Meeting]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/27/armenian-bar-association-annual-meeting/12494]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles and Ms. Nazeli Hambardzumyan, Counselor of the Consulate General participated in the annual meeting of the Armenian Bar Association held in Los Angeles on January 26-27.&nbsp;
On January 26 a reception was organized in Brand Library and Art Center, where Honorary membership of the Armenian Bar Association was granted t]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with the leaders of the Armenian Medical International Committee]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/16/meeting-with-the-leaders-of-the-armenian-medical-international-committee/12452]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Meeting with the leaders of the Armenian Medical International Committee]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting with Archbishop Hovnan Derderian]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/11/meeting-with-archbishop-hovnan-derderian/12450]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Consul General Karen Israyelyan had a meeting with Archbishop Hovnan Derderian.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[New Year and Christmas Celebrations in Los Angeles]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2024/01/06/new-year-and-christmas-celebration-in-los-angeles/12418]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 6, Dr. Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles and the diplomatic staff of the Consulate General of Armenia attended the Divine Liturgy service celebrating Feast of the Holy Nativity and Theophany]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles received Evan G. Reade, International Affairs Advisor at the Office of California Lt. Governor]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2023/12/15/karen-israyelyan-consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-received-evan-g-reade-international-affairs-advisor/12383]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 15, Karen Israyelyan, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles received Evan G. Reade, International Affairs Advisor at the Office of California Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY MAJORITY LEADER ELOISE GOMEZ REYES]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/06/09/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-california-state-ass/9440]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On June 8, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with California State Assembly Majority Leader Eloise G&oacute;mez Reyes.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLYMEMBER LAURA FRIEDMAN]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/06/09/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-california-assemblym/9443]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On June 8, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with California State Assembly member Laura Friedman. As a follow-up to their meeting in the framework of the California Armenian Legislative Caucus in Sacramento in May, the interlocutors further discussed the avenues of cooperation between Armenia and California. They noted that the]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCILWOMAN MONICA RODRIGUEZ]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/06/09/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-los-angeles-city-cou/9442]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On June 9, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCILMEMBER BOB BLUMENFIELD]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/06/08/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-los-angeles-city-cou/9439]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On June 7, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield. Ambassador Baibourtian expressed his deep delight to Bob Blumenfield for years of pro-Armenian stance and efficient work in the Los Angeles City Council. Armen Baibourtian also thanked Bob Blumenfield for supporting the resolutions ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCILMEMBER JOHN LEE]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/06/06/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-los-angeles-city-cou/9438]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On June 3, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee. Ambassador Baibourtian expressed his deep delight for Councilmember Lee&#039;s efforts in promoting close cooperation with the Armenian community.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN VISITED THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND CITY OF FRESNO]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/06/03/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-visited-the-san-joaquin-valle/9437]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[FRESNO - On May 28, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian paid a working visit to the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno area is the first place in the U.S. West Coast where the Armenian community has taken root. Armenians have settled here since the 1880s. Presently, 50 thousand Armenians live.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCILMEMBER MITCH O&#039;FARRELL]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/06/02/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-los-angeles-city-cou/9436]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On June 2, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian had a virtual meeting with Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O&#039;Farrell. Ambassador Baibourtian expressed his gratitude to Mitch O&#039;Farrell for his continuous pro-Armenian stance and activities as well as his consistent efforts of enhancing cooperation with the Armenian community in capacity of the 13th di]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN VISITED SACRAMENTO]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/06/01/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-visited-sacramento/9435]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO - On May 27, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian visited Sacramento, the capital of California, and held a working meeting with Speaker Anthony Rendon of the California State Assembly.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[VISIT OF THE CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN TO THE STATES OF WASHINGTON AND OREGON]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/05/24/visit-of-the-consul-general-of-armenia-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-to-the-states-of-washington-and/9434]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On May 15, the visit of the Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian to the states of Washington and Oregon began. On May 15, the priest of the Holy Resurrection Armenian Church in Redmond, WA Rev. Fr. Vazgen Boyajyan and the Parish Council hosted a meeting with Ambassador Baibourtian presenting the church and the community affairs.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH ARF BUREAU CHAIRMAN HAGOP DER KHATCHADOURIAN AND THE ACCOMPANYING DELEGATION]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/05/22/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-arf-bureau-chairman-/9432]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On May 21, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian had a meeting with ARF Bureau Chairman Hagop Der Khatchadourian, who was visiting Los Angeles.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH THE MAJORITY WHIP OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY JESSE GABRIEL]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/05/21/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-the-majority-whip-of/9433]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On May 21, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with the California State Assembly member, Majority Whip Jesse Gabriel. During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed affairs pertinent to the Armenia-California cooperation agenda.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH MAYOR OF SAN DIEGO TODD GLORIA]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/05/06/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-mayor-of-san-diego-t/9254]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Glendale - On May 5, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian had a virtual meeting with the new Mayor of the City of San Diego Todd Gloria. The meeting was also attended by the city&rsquo;s Director of Global Affairs Rita Fernandez.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH THE CALIFORNIA SECRETARY OF STATE DR SHIRLEY WEBER]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/05/05/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-the-california-secre/9253]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On May 5, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with the California Secretary of State Shirley Weber.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH THE CHANCELLOR AND VICE CHANCELLORS OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/04/29/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-the-chancellor-and-v/9255]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On April 29, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with Chancellor of the California Community Colleges Eloy Ortiz Oakley, Executive Vice Chancellor of Educational Services Marty Alvarado, and Vice Chancellor of Governmental Relations David O&#039;Brien. The discussion focused on establishing cooperation programs between the colleges and]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH THE WESTERN REGION DIRECTOR OF THE ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA MIHRAN TOUMAJAN.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/04/16/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-the-western-region-d/9256]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On April 16, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian met with the Western Region Director of the Armenian Assembly of America Mihran Toumajan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH THE NEW MAYOR OF GLENDALE PAULA DEVINE]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/04/15/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-the-new-mayor-of-gle/9257]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On April 15, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian visited the Glendale City Hall to congratulate the newly elected Mayor Paula Devine and to discuss with her cooperation programs between the City of Glendale and the Consulate General for the upcoming period.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH THE ARMENIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF AMERICA-WESTERN REGION (ANCA-WR) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARMEN SAHAKYAN]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/04/07/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-the-armenian-nationa/9261]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On April 7, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Baibourtian met with the ANCA-Western Region Executive Director Armen Sahakyan. The interlocutors discussed mutual cooperation agenda items. Ambassador Baibourtian highly commended the work of the Armenian National Committee of America -Western Region (ANCA-WR).]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN VISITED THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM LA]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/04/06/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-visited-the-holocaust-museum-/9260]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES - On April 6, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Baibourtian visited the Holocaust Museum in Los Angeles. He was greeted by the Holocaust Museum&#039;s CEO Beth Kean and the Board Chair Michele Gold.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH PASADENA MAYOR VICTOR GORDO]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/04/02/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-pasadena-mayor-victo/9101]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On April 1, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Baibourtian met with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo at the historic Pasadena City Hall. Deputy to the Mayor Vannia De La Cuba also participated in the meeting.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH CALIFORNIA SENATE MAJORITY LEADER ROBERT HERTZBERG]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/04/01/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-california-senate-ma/9259]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On April 1, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with the California State Senate Democratic Majority Leader Robert Hertzberg.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON LAURIE JINKINS]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/03/31/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-the-speaker-of-the-h/9100]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE &ndash; On March 30, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with the Washington State House of Representatives Speaker Laurie Jinkins.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH THE WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE KIM WYMAN]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/03/30/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-the-washington-secre/9099]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On March 29, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with the Secretary of State of Washington Kim Wyman.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER BLANCA E. RUBIO]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/03/29/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-california-state-ass/9098]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with the California State Assemblymember Blanca E. Rubio. Ambassador Baibourtian expressed gratitude to Assemblymember Rubio for holding membership in the California Armenian Legislative Caucus and for contribution to the work of the Caucus for three consecutive]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN HAD A MEETING WITH CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR ANDREAS BORGEAS]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/03/25/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-had-a-meeting-with-california/9097]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Armen Baibourtian held a virtual meeting with the California State Senator Andreas Borgeas. Welcoming the initiative of the meeting, Senator Borgeas noted regarding the warm relations he enjoys with Armenia, Artsakh and the Armenian-American community in California.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION OF ISTANBUL ARMENIANS (OIA) IN LOS ANGELES.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/03/17/consul-general-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-met-with-the-representatives-of-the-exec/9096]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On March 17, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian met with the representatives of the Executive Committee of the Organization of Istanbul Armenians, headed by Chairman Mark Kosker. The meeting was held at the Consulate General, during which issues concerning the Armenian community in California were discussed, as well as the situation developed in the af]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN HAD A MEETING WITH CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER ADRIN NAZARIAN]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/03/15/consul-general-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-had-a-meeting-with-california/9040]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE &ndash; Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian had a meeting with California State Assembly member Adrin Nazarian, who also holds membership in the California Armenian Legislative Caucus.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL DECLARED NOVEMBER 9TH A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND COMMEMORATION OF THE VICTIMS OF AZERBAIJAN&rsquo;S AGGRESSION AND TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED THE LOS ANGELES-SHUSHI FRIENDSHIP CITY PROGRAM UNTIL IT&rsquo;S AGAIN FREE OF CONQUEST]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/03/14/the-los-angeles-city-council-declared-november-9th-a-day-of-remembrance-and-commemoration-of-the-vi/9041]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES &ndash; Presented by Councilmember Paul Krekorian and seconded by Councilmember Mitch O&#039;Farrell, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming the support of the City of Los Angeles towards the people of the Republic of Artsakh.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA AMBASSADOR BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ARMENIAN DEMOCRATIC LIBERAL PARTY CENTRAL AND REGIONAL COMMITTEE]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/03/01/consul-general-of-armenia-ambassador-baibourtian-met-with-representatives-of-the-armenian-democrati/9003]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On February 26, the Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian met with representatives of the Central Committee and the Regional Committees of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party (ADLP) in the United States, led by Dr. Raffi Balian, Chairman of the Western District Committee of ADLP.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[BUSINESS SEMINAR DEDICATED TO THE IMPORTATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS FROM ARMENIA INTO THE U.S. ORGANIZED BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES.]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/02/28/business-seminar-dedicated-to-the-importation-of-food-products-from-armenia-into-the-u-s-organized-/8974]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On February 24, a virtual business seminar dedicated to the importation of food products from Armenia into the United States was held. The seminar was organized by the Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles with the support of the local Armenian-American Business Council (AABC). This seminar was the second in a series of business seminars organized by the Consulate General of Armen]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[THE BOOK]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/02/22/the-book/8973]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On February 21, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian participated in an event dedicated to &ldquo;The Book&rdquo; film. The concept of the film was conceived and is being realized by renowned film director Alexander Atanessian and producer Armen Hambardzumyan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[BUSINESS SEMINAR ON BOOSTING THE IMPORTATION OF ALCOHOLIC AND NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FROM ARMENIA INTO THE WESTERN U.S. ORGANIZED BY THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN LOS ANGELES]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/02/11/business-seminar-on-boosting-the-importation-of-alcoholic-and-non-alcoholic-beverages-from-armenia-/8875]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On February 10, a virtual business seminar was held to promote the import of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from Armenia to the Western United States. The seminar was organized by the Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles with the collaboration of the California-based Armenian American Business Council.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR ARMEN BAIBOURTIAN HOSTED A MEETING WITH HAMPIG SARAFIAN, CHAIRMAN OF THE SDHP CENTRAL COMMITTEE]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/01/20/consul-general-of-the-republic-of-armenia-in-los-angeles-ambassador-armen-baibourtian-received-hamb/8741]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 19, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian hosted a meeting with Dr. Hampig Sarafian, Chairman of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party Central Committee. The interlocutors discussed points of interest in regard to the Armenian community of the Western United States.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL IN LOS ANGELES AMBASSADOR BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH THE AMAA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO ZAVEN KHANJIAN]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2021/01/15/consul-general-in-los-angeles-ambassador-baibourtian-met-with-the-amaa-executive-director-ceo-zaven/8726]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On January 14, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian met with the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA) Executive Director/CEO Zaven Khanjian. Items relating to the Armenian community in the Western United States were discussed during the working meeting held at the Consulate General.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA AMBASSADOR BAIBOURTIAN MET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ARMENIAN DEMOCRATIC LIBERAL PARTY (ADL) CENTRAL AND REGIONAL COMMITTEES]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2020/12/01/consul-general-of-armenia-ambassador-baibourtian-met-with-representatives-of-the-armenian-democrati/8673]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On November 24, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian met with the leaders of the Armenian Democratic Liberal (ADL) Party&rsquo;s Central Committee and the Western Region District Committee upon their initiative.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA AMBASSADOR BAIBOURTIAN AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF ARTSAKH ROBERT AVETISYAN MET WITH GREG KRIKORIAN OF THE &quot;HYE HOPES&quot; INITIATIVE]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2020/11/30/consul-general-of-armenia-ambassador-baibourtian-and-permanent-representative-of-artsakh-robert-ave/8672]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On November 24, Consul General of Armenia in Los Angeles Ambassador Armen Baibourtian and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Artsakh to the United States Robert Avetisyan met with Greg Krikorian, member of the Board of Education of the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) and the founder of Hye Hopes initiative.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[CONSUL GENERAL BAIBOURTIAN AND PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE ROBERT AVETISYAN MET WITH ARMENIAN COMMUNITY OF NEVADA]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2020/11/18/consul-general-baibourtian-and-permanent-representative-robert-avetisyan-met-with-armenian-communit/8644]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[NEVADA - On November 17, during their visit to Las Vegas, the Consul General of Armenia Ambassador Armen Baibourtian and the Permanent Representative of the Artsakh Republic to the U.S. Robert Avetisyan met with the Armenian community of Las Vegas.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[NEVADA STATE&rsquo;S CLARK COUNTY RECOGNIZES THE INDEPENDENCE OF ARTSAKH]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2020/11/17/nevada-state&rsquo;s-clark-county-recognizes-the-independence-of-artsakh/8643]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[LAS VEGAS - On November 17, Nevada State&rsquo;s Clark County Commission adopted a Proclamation recognizing the independence of the Republic of Artsakh and its right to self-determination and freedom.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[FRESNO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED A NEW RESOLUTION ON RECOGNITION OF ARTSAKH REPUBLIC]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2020/11/04/fresno-county-board-of-supervisors-unanimously-adopted-a-new-resolution-on-recognition-of-artsakh-r/8586]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[FRESNO - On November 3rd, five members of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the acts of violence against Artsakh and Armenia and calling upon the United States Congress to support an immediate ceasefire, and reaffirming its support for a free and independent Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Artsakh).]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[MAYOR OF GLENDALE AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PAID A VISIT TO THE CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2020/10/30/mayor-of-glendale-and-city-council-members-paid-a-visit-to-the-consul-general-of-armenia/8571]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On October 30, the leadership of the Glendale City visited the Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles. Mayor Vrej Agajanian presented to the Consul General Ambassador Armen Baibourtian the resolution of the City Council, authored by him, recognizing the independence of the Republic of Artsakh. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the City Council at its October 23rd virtual se]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Consul General Armen Baibourtian met with the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party Delegation]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2020/10/27/consul-general-armen-baibourtian-met-with-the-armenian-democratic-liberal-party-delegation/8541]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[GLENDALE - On October 23, Consul General of Armenia Ambassador Armen Baibaourtian met the Armenian Democratic Liberal (ADL) Party&rsquo;s Central Board, and the Western Region District Board delegation. The meeting took place at the Consulate General. Ambassador Baibourtian presented developments relating to the large-scale Azerbaijani-Turkish aggression against Artsakh.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Glendale City Council Adopts Resolution Recognizing the Independence of the Republic of Artsakh]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2020/10/27/glendale-city-council-adopts-resolution-recognizing-the-independence-of-the-republic-of-artsakh/8562]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Glendale, CA&mdash; On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, the Glendale City Council adopted a Resolution recognizing the independence of the Republic of Artsakh and formally called upon the President of the United States and U.S. Congress to recognize the independence of the Republic of Artsakh for the purpose of bringing peace and stability to the Armenian Highlands Region (South Caucasus).]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[&#039;&#039;Hayastan&#039;&#039; All Armenian Fund launches new initiative called &#039;&#039;50 plus&#039;&#039;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://la.mfa.am/en/news/2020/10/22/hayastan-all-armenian-fund-launches-new-initiative-called-50-plus/8489]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[YEREVAN, OCTOBER 21, ARMENPRESS. &#039;&#039;Hayastan&#039;&#039; All Armenian Fund launches new movement from October 21 called &lsquo;&rsquo;50 plus&rsquo;&rsquo;, ARMENPRESS reports Executive Director of the Fund Haykak Arshamyan said in a press conference.]]></description>
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