Notes from the Pink City
Trudeau Revisited
Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau landed in Yerevan for what turned out to be the second time in his life. This first official visit by a Canadian Prime Minister took place on the […]
Francophonie Summit
Notes from the Pink City
Francophonie Summit Wraps up in Yerevan
YEREVAN—For two days in Armenia’s capital, heads of state and representatives from 84 countries discussed significant economic, cultural and political concerns common throughout the francophone sphere under the motto “Vivre ensemble” (Live together). The 17th […]
Notes from the Pink City
Justin Trudeau’s First Trip to Armenia…was in 1984
This week, heads of state from all across the French-speaking world are landing at Yerevan’s Zvartnots airport for the official kickoff of the 17th Francophonie Summit. For most of these leaders, this is a first […]
Community News
Charles Aznavour, French-Armenian International Singer, Dies at 94
Beloved French-Armenian singer-songwriter, actor, and fierce proponent of the Armenian cause Charles Aznavour has died. A spokesperson told news outlets that Aznavour passed away at his home overnight in the south east of France. He […]
Notes from the Pink City
Francophonie Summit offers an Opportunity for the New Armenia to shine on the World Stage
Last week, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan surprised many when he addressed a delegation from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), in perfect French. The envoys, headed by Secretary-General Michaëlle Jean, were in town ahead […]