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Ambassador Kristina Kvien’s speech on U.S. Independence Day 2023

Ambassador Kristina Kvien’s speech on U.S. Independence Day 2023

Good Evening!  Thanks to Hasmik of Naghash Ensemble for the beautiful rendition of our national anthems, and thank you to the Kansas Army National Guard Infantry Quintet and Hard Rock Cafés “Ness Band” for the wonderful music tonight.

Ambassador Kvien’s Remarks at Forum for Democracy  May 31, 2023, 10:00 Transcript

Ambassador Kvien’s Remarks at Forum for Democracy May 31, 2023, 10:00 Transcript

I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Freedom House and the Union of Informed Citizens for organizing this second annual Forum for Democracy.

Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Negotiations

Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Negotiations

This week I hosted Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Armenia Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan

U.S. Ambassador Hosts World Press Freedom Day Event,  Announces $17.3 Million Investments

U.S. Ambassador Hosts World Press Freedom Day Event, Announces $17.3 Million Investments

On May 4, 2023, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien hosted a reception in honor of World Press Freedom Day for Armenian media representatives

Ambassador Kvien presents her credentials

Ambassador Kvien presents her credentials

Today Ambassador Kristina Kvien officially presented her credentials as U.S. Ambassador to Armenia to President Vahagn Khachaturyan.

  
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U.S. Embassy in Yerevan Announces New Professional Exchange Program for Journalists

30 November, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 U.S. Embassy in Yerevan Announces New Professional Exchange Program for Journalists The U.S. Embassy in Yerevan today announced the launch of…

Administrator Samantha Power Arrives in Armenia

Administrator Samantha Power Arrives in Armenia

25 September, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Administrator Samantha Power arrived today in Armenia to affirm U.S. support for Armenia’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democracy and to address humanitarian needs stemming…

Administrator Samantha Power’s First Day in Yerevan, Armenia

Administrator Samantha Power’s First Day in Yerevan, Armenia

25 September, 2023 | News, Press Releases

For Immediate Release Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Readout The below is attributable to Spokesperson Jessica Jennings:‎ Administrator Power arrived in…

Administrator Samantha Power

United States Activates a Disaster Assistance Response Team to Respond to Humanitarian Needs in the South...

25 September, 2023 | News, Press Releases

For Immediate Release Office of Press Relations press@usaid.gov Thursday, September 28, 2023 Statement by Administrator Samantha Power This week, I traveled to Armenia to hear…

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Visit to Armenia by Congressional Delegation led by Senator Gary Peters

23 September, 2023 | News, Press Releases

September 23, 2022 The U.S. Embassy in Armenia welcomes a U.S. Congressional Delegation led by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI).  During his visit on September 22-25,…

Antony J. Blinken, U.S. Secretary of State.

Statement by Secretary Antony J. Blinken

20 September, 2023 | News, Press Releases

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release  STATEMENT BY SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN September 19, 2023 Call for End of Hostilities…

Major General Gregory Anderson (source WikiPedia) and Brigadier General Patrick Ellis (source WikiMedia)

Eagle Partner Exercise Builds Upon Longstanding U.S.-Armenian Security Cooperation

15 September, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Yerevan, ARMENIA – The U.S. Embassy in Armenia welcomes to Yerevan Major General Gregory Anderson, Commanding General, 10th Mountain Division, and Brigadier General Patrick Ellis,…

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The worldwide limit for the 2023 Diversity Visa Program has been reached

7 September, 2023 | Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Visas

The Diversity Visa (DV) program awards up to 55,000 immigrant visas per year and allows those from countries with low immigration rates to the United…

James O'Brien, Visits Armenia

Head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination, Ambassador James O’Brien, Visits Armenia

6 July, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Ambassador James O’Brien, Head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination at the U.S. State Department, and Kumar Iyer, Director General, Economics, Science and Technology at…

Visit of Senior Advisor Justin Friedman to Armenia

Visit of Senior Advisor Justin Friedman to Armenia

26 June, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Yerevan, Armenia – June 26, 2023 – U.S. Embassy Yerevan welcomes U.S. Department of State Senior Advisor Justin Friedman to Armenia.  Friedman is the Senior Advisor…

Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly and Brigadier General Michael Venerdi Visit Armenia

Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly and Brigadier General Michael Venerdi Visit Armenia

22 June, 2023 | News, Press Releases

Yerevan, Armenia – June 21, 2023 – U.S. Embassy Yerevan welcomes Governor of Kansas Laura Kelly to Armenia June 22-23, 2023.  The Governor’s visit will…

U.S. Embassy to Host Food Diplomacy Program Featuring Celebrity Chef Amanda Freitag

U.S. Embassy to Host Food Diplomacy Program Featuring Celebrity Chef Amanda Freitag

30 May, 2023 | News, Press Releases

May 30, 2023 – American celebrity chef, star of the TV show “Chopped” and cookbook author Amanda Freitag will visit Armenia June 1-6, 2023 for…

U.S. Embassy Announces Armenian Tour of Hip Hop Band Black Alley

U.S. Embassy Announces Armenian Tour of Hip Hop Band Black Alley

25 May, 2023 | News, Press Releases

U.S. band Black Alley will tour Armenia June 1-6, 2023 as part of the U.S. State Department’s American Music Abroad (AMA) program.  The AMA touring…

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Visa Fee Increases Effective May 30, 2023

24 May, 2023 | News, Press Releases

The U.S. Department of State has increased certain nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application processing fees globally.  These fee increases are effective as of May 30, 2023.…

Kristina Kvien, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia

Remarks as Prepared by Ambassador Kvien at World Press Freedom Day Reception May 4, 2023

5 May, 2023 | Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches

Dear Guests, Good evening!  It’s a pleasure to host this gathering to recognize World Press Freedom Day.  A free, diverse, and independent press is a…

The Armenian Rescue Service Visits the Kansas Civil Support Team

The Armenian Rescue Service Visits the Kansas Civil Support Team

18 April, 2023 | News, Press Releases

On 10-14 April 2023, under the auspices of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Security Cooperation Engagement Program, 10 specialists…

Ambassador Kvien’s Remarks at American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia General Meeting

Ambassador Kvien’s Remarks at American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia General Meeting

29 March, 2023 | News, Press Releases, Speeches

Mr. Deputy Prime Minister, Government Officials, Mr. AmCham President, members of the AmCham Board of Directors, Distinguished Guests, I am delighted to be here today.…

The Medical Management of CBRN Casualties Training

The Medical Management of CBRN Casualties Training

10 March, 2023 | News, Press Releases

The Medical Management of CBRN Casualties Training within the Counter WMD Security Cooperation Engagement Program On 2-10 March 2023, the experts of the Defense Threat…

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