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Who is John Kerry?
On February 1, 2013, John Forbes Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States, becoming the first sitting Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman to become Secretary in over a century.
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U.S.-Armenia Cooperative Effort to Establish an Armenian Nuclear Forensics Lab
On January 18, Ambassador John A. Heffern joined officials from the Armenian Ministry of Energy and National Security Service to open the Armenian Nuclear Forensics Laboratory at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP).
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Ahead of February elections, OSCE, EU train law enforcement officials on election fraud investigation
YEREVAN, 16 January 2013 – A three-day OSCE-supported workshop for Armenian law enforcement officials dealing with investigation and prosecution of election fraud and corruption started today in Yerevan.
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Important Changes to Visa Application Procedures
On December 17, 2012, the U.S. Embassy in Armenia will implement new visa application and appointment procedures. The new procedures will make it quicker to apply for a U.S. non-immigrant visa.
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IRFR 2011
International Religious Freedom Report
Report on International Religious Freedom 2011
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American Corners
American Corners in Armenia
There are four American Corners currently operating in Armenia.
More News from the Embassy
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OSCE Statement on Hayrikyan's Shooting
The United States condemns the shooting of Armenian presidential candidate Paruyr Hayrikyan on January 31. We are pleased to learn, however, that he is responding well to treatment and we wish him a full and speedy recovery.
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Message From U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey
All of us at the American Embassy are grateful for the outpouring of sympathy and support from Turkish Government leaders and officials, the Speaker and Members of Parliaments, ordinary members of the public, civil society, and personal friends from across Turkey and beyond, following the terrorist attack of February 1. We value your friendship and solidarity most deeply at such times of shared sorrow.
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Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Thomas O. Melia visits Armenia to Recognize International Human Rights Day
As part of the U.S. Embassy's recognition of International Human Rights Day, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Thomas O. Melia will discuss human rights issues and democratization in Armenia ...
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John A. Heffern to Visit Armenian Diaspora in the U.S.
On December 3-19, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John A. Heffern will travel to the U.S. to meet with representatives of the Armenian-American Diaspora community in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, and New York. ...
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Epidemiology Trainings
On, November 26-30, 2012, epidemiology experts from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Department of Health Systems together with their Armenian counterparts provided training and advisory support to Armenian epidemiologists on surveillance concepts and conducting outbreak investigations using modern epidemiological techniques.
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News Archive
More News from Washington
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2012 State of the Union Address
Tonight, the President outlined a series of ideas to build an economy that works for everyone, one that will bring about a new era of American manufacturing, and promote homegrown and alternative energy sources.
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Presidential Proclamation -- National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2011 (December 7, 2011)
On a serene Sunday morning 70 years ago, the skies above Pearl Harbor were darkened by the bombs of Japanese forces in a surprise attack that tested the resilience of our Armed Forces and the will of our Nation. ...
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Growing Up Green April, 2012
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Enterprising Women March, 2012
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Making Their Mark February, 2012
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The Spirit of Volunteerism January, 2012
Featured Videos
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Ambassador Heffern's New Year Message 01:50
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U.S. Embassy and Ambassador Heffern Recognize International Day of Persons With Disabilities 00:41
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U.S. Elections - The Road to the White House 04:21
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U.S.-Armenia FLASH MOB (Official Video) 07:02
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Statement on Oskanyan Case 00:48
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Kansas NG partners with Armenia for demining 01:03
IIP Publications
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A Responsible Press Office in the Digital Age
This updated edition of the 2001 IIP handbook A Responsible Press Office: An Insider’s Guide explores the relationship between government officials and the modern news media.