ARC hosts a Meeting with H.E. Lilit Makunts, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States of America
September 15, 2024
The Armenian Research Center hosted a meeting between H.E. Lilit Makunts, the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United States of America, and members of the local Armenian-American community in Southeast Michigan. During the event, the Ambassador provided a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in U.S.-Armenia bilateral relations, discussed Armenia's security situation, and outlined its foreign policy priorities. She also addressed the ongoing efforts of her government and others to secure the release of Armenian prisoners of war held in Azerbaijan, and discussed the peace agenda and the process of border demarcation between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Additionally, the Ambassador highlighted the "Crossroads of Peace" initiative of the Government of Armenia.
During a two-hour long Q&A session, which followed her opening presentation, the Ambassador responded to a wide range of other questions and concerns raised by community members.
