PRESS RELEASE March 30, 2006
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
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Ambassador Markarian Visits the Armenian Community of Philadelphia

Ambassador Tatoul Markarian, accompanied by his wife Anna, visited the
Armenian-American community of Philadelphia on March 11, 2006, meeting with
the representatives of nineteen Armenian organizations and prominent
activists. A reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Papken and Anahid Megerian
brought together organizations representing the entire spectrum of the local
Armenian-American community.

In his remarks before the community members, Ambassador Markarian presented
the current developments in Armenia and the region. He outlined the current
state of U.S.-Armenia relations, and presented the bilateral cooperation in
political, economic, commercial, and security areas. The Ambassador then
discussed the Government’s vision for further expanding the synergies
between Homeland and the Diaspora.

Ambassador Markarian thanked the hosts, as well as co-chairs of the
welcoming committee, Dr. Ara Chalian and George S. Yacoubian for organizing
an event. He noted that the presence of so many Armenian-American
organizations was an indication of the spirit of unity and deep interest in
the Armenian issues that has continued unabated for fifteen years since
Armenia’s independence.