On January 22, Armenia’s Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan visited several U.S.- and Austrian Development Agency-supported projects as part of his regional visit to Lori. Governor of Lori Arthur Nalbandyan and Mayor of Stepanavan Michael Gharakeshishyan joined him for the tours. Stops included the Stepanavan Farm and Veterinary Service Center (FVSC), ... Read More»

SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much, Secretary Ban, and thank you, Ambassador Brahimi, for your commitment to helping the Syrian people find a new future.  And I join with Foreign Minister Lavrov in thanking all of the countries around the table, all of the groups around the table.  I thank President Burkhalter and the people of ... Read More»

Today, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran has taken the initial specific steps it committed to on or by January 20th, as part of the Joint Plan of Action between the P5+1 (the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, and China, coordinated by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton), and Iran.  As ... Read More»

In the latter half of 2013 and early 2014, the United States Government undertook a broad-ranging and unprecedented review of our signals intelligence programs, led by the White House with relevant Departments and Agencies across the Government. In addition to our own intensive work, the review process drew on input from key stakeholders, including Congress, ... Read More»

CNN Television is sponsoring a contest for everyday people who are making a difference in the world. We think an Armenian could win! Please see the contest rules and procedures for nominating at: http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/05/living/cnnheroes-how-to-nominate/index.html Read More»