Arayik Harutyunyan and Lilit Makunts Visit the SDHP Center

On Saturday morning, February 21, Arayik Harutyunyan, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, and Lilit Makunts, former Ambassador to the United States and current Advisor to the Prime Minister, visited the Western United States headquarters of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party (SDHP). The delegation was in Southern California to meet with various community organizations.

At the SDHP Center, the high-level government officials were warmly received by representatives of the SDHP Central Committee, the Western U.S. SDHP Executive Body, and the Armenian Council of America.

Dr. Hampig Sarafian, Chairman of the SDHP Central Committee, welcomed the guests and emphasized the continued importance of the Party’s partnership with Armenia’s government in strengthening the Homeland and ensuring its long-term prosperity.

In his remarks, Mr. Harutyunyan praised the SDHP’s commitment to both the Diaspora and Armenia, highlighting its dedication to justice, democracy, and national unity. He also acknowledged the Party’s key role in advancing Armenia’s global interests and strengthening ties between the Homeland and the Diaspora.

SDHP Western United States Chairman Mr. Mehran Khatchadorian conveyed the importance of cooperation and improved communication between the Diaspora and Armenia, stressing the need for structured engagement, transparency, and sustained collaboration to better align Diasporan resources with Armenia’s national priorities.

The meeting featured a productive discussion on Armenia’s domestic and foreign policy challenges, including concerns about efforts to destabilize the country by certain foreign and internal groups.

Attendees highlighted the importance of unity, vigilance, and coordinated national resilience to counter these threats. They also proposed strategies to strengthen the bond between the Homeland and the Diaspora in addressing Armenia’s complex challenges.

The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to continue dialogue and cooperation, reaffirming the shared goal of advancing Armenia’s democratic values, statehood, and sovereignty.