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Le ministre de la 2ème diaspora au monde , était en Californie le 30 juillet 2018

Mekhitar Hayrapetyan est le nouveau ministre de la Diaspora. Il était en Californie le 30 Juillet dernier.

Armenian American Museum Welcomes Minister of Diaspora Mkhitar Hayrapetyan

July 30, 2018
 

GLENDALE  – Armenian American Museum officials welcomed Republic of Armenia Minister of Diaspora Mkhitar Hayrapetyan to the City of Glendale on his first official visit to the Los Angeles community.

The momentous meeting began with a presentation on the Armenian American Museum’s mission, program, and design by Museum Executive Chairman Berdj Karapetian and Architect Aram Alajajian. Karapetian discussed the Governing Board’s vision for a cultural and educational center that will be a community asset honoring the past, recognizing the present, and building the future. Alajajian discussed the inspiration for the Museum’s iconic design and its message of unity for the global Armenian community.

“We are honored to welcome the Minister of Diaspora to the City of Glendale and have an opportunity to present the Armenian American Museum project,” stated Executive Chairman Karapetian. “The Museum is going to play a vital role in empowering our next generation, building our community’s future, and strengthening our Diaspora.”

Museum officials and Minister of Diaspora Mkhitar Hayrapetyan discussed opportunities for collaboration and how the Museum and Ministry can work together to strengthen ties between the Diaspora and Armenia. The Minister expressed his excitement and support for the project and recognized the cultural and educational center’s importance for the community.

 

 

town hall meeting featuring the Republic of Armenia's Minister of Diaspora Mkhitar Hayrapetyan hosted by Glendale City Mayor Zareh Sinanyan at Pacific Community Center. 

it was on Monday, July 30, 2018 | 7:30pm

at the Pacific Community Center (501 S. Pacific Ave, Glendale, California 91206)

Mkhitar Hayrapetyan was recently appointed as the Minister of Diaspora following the Velvet Revolution in May 2018. Hayrapetyan is an Orientalist who has worked at several media organizations including Armnews, AraratNews and 1in.am as an analyst.

From 2016-2018, he was the Coordinator of Diaspora Affairs for the Civil Contract Party. Previously, he has served as Nor Nork's regional chairman of the Civil Contract Party. In 2016, Hayrapetyan was the founding President of the Civic Education and Youth Development Center and in 2011, he founded Young Politicians Association. Diaspora Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan holds a master's degree from Yerevan State University's Department of Oriental Studies and is fluent in Armenian, English, Russian and Turkish. "

source : Massis