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The Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC) welcomes Ambassador St\u00e9phane Dion\u2019s recommendation for the establishment of a Canadian Embassy in Armenia, as a part of his larger report – submitted to the Minister of Foreign Affairs – on how Canada can better support Armenian democracy.

On June 25, 2021, Ambassador St\u00e9phane Dion was appointed as Canada\u2019s Special Envoy to Support Armenian Democracy. Following extensive consultations in Canada and abroad, on March 2, 2022, he concluded his official trip to Armenia, showcasing the potential for stronger and more robust bilateral relations between Canada and Armenia.

\u201cAmbassador Dion\u2019s recommendations and his timely proposal for the establishment of a Canadian Embassy in Armenia is a true testament to the ever-growing bilateral ties between Canada and Armenia,\u201d said Hrag Tarakdjian, Co-President of the ANCC.

Since Armenia regained its independence in 1991, the ANCC and the entire Armenian-Canadian community have tirelessly advocated for deeper relations between Ottawa and Yerevan and have consistently called for the establishment of a Canadian Embassy in Armenia.

Following Ambassador Dion\u2019s appointment as Special Envoy, the ANCC had expressed hope that\u00a0his appointment would yield tangible results and help tackle the many issues that have long been advocated for by the ANCC.

\u201cWe are convinced that an embassy is absolutely crucial for Canada to be able to play a more substantial role in Armenia and that is why we consider this a milestone for our community and a significant advancement on one of our most important and long-standing policy priorities\u201d added Tarakdjian.

At such critical times, when Armenia is facing unprecedented challenges – caused by Azerbaijan’s Turkish-backed aggression in Artsakh – increased engagement from Canada can play a pivotal role in strengthening Armenia, addressing post-war challenges and ensuring fairness and long-term stability for Armenians.

\u201cAs we welcome this unprecedented report and its many important recommendations, we realize that a lot of work lies ahead to ensure that the Government of Canada follows through with these recommendations and finally establishes a Canadian Embassy in Yerevan\u201d said Shahen Mirakian, Co-President of the ANCC

In March 2021 \u2013 a few months before Ambassador Dion\u2019s appointment as Special Envoy – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proclaimed in the House of Commons that \u201cwe know the challenges they [Armenia] are facing as a country, and we will always support them, because Armenia is a country that shares our values. We have deep ties with Armenia.\u201d

The Prime Minister\u2019s comments were followed by the announcement of Ambassador Dion\u2019s mission in Armenia, the Liberal Party\u2019s 2021 electoral promise to increase support for fragile democracies and expand diplomatic presence in key strategic areas, and the Government\u2019s 2022 Budget, where a commitment was made to\u00a0examine the opportunities for increased diplomatic capacity in Eastern Europe.

\u201cWith this kind of progress and immense support from Canadians and their elected officials, we consider this the opportune moment for the Government to act on these recommendations not only for the benefit of Armenia, but also for the benefit of Canada and its interests in the South Caucasus,\u201d added Mirakian.

The ANCC expresses its gratitude to Ambassador St\u00e9phane Dion for his extensive work and cooperation throughout his mission and remains committed to working with the Government of Canada to ensure that the recommendation for a Canadian Embassy in Armenia \u2013 along with the rest of the proposals \u2013 become a reality.

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