ATHENS — As part of his state visit to Greece, President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan met with representatives of the local Armenian community.
During the meeting, the president presented the latest developments in Armenia’s domestic political and public life, addressing the systemic reforms being implemented by the government. He particularly emphasized efforts aimed at strengthening defense capabilities, improving the efficiency of the healthcare system, ensuring the quality and accessibility of education, and enhancing social protection mechanisms.
President Khachaturyan noted that public welfare and national security form the foundation of state policy. According to him, the programs and initiatives underway are designed to ensure long-term and sustainable results, strengthen state institutions, and promote social cohesion.
During the meeting, the president answered questions from community representatives regarding Armenia’s domestic and foreign policy priorities, regional developments, and the further strengthening of Armenia–Diaspora ties.
The importance of implementing joint initiatives aimed at expanding economic, educational, and cultural cooperation was also highlighted.
Within the framework of the meeting, a delegation of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party (SDHP), consisting of Chairman Hovhannes Shahinyan, Vice Chairman Manuk Krkesharyan, and Secretary Raffi Telvizian, held a brief meeting with President Khachaturyan.
During the discussion, SDHP representatives reaffirmed the party’s state-centered and pro-state political stance, emphasizing the importance of strengthening national statehood, promoting internal unity, and effectively addressing external challenges. The parties also discussed Armenian–Greek relations, as well as the internal and external threats facing the Republic of Armenia.
The president thanked the SDHP delegation for the party’s clear and state-oriented position. Mr. Khachaturyan also expressed his appreciation to SDHP Central Committee Chairman Hambik Sarafian for his prudent and nationally focused activities.
