GLENDALE, CA – A group of intellectuals and public figures gathered on Thursday evening to express their concerns over Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s recent statements, particularly those made within Diaspora circles. The discussion, titled “The Armenian Genocide and Modern-Day Armenia,” took place at the Glendale Youth Center at 7:00 PM.
The event featured a panel of speakers, including actress and cultural advocate Nune Avetisyan, who founded the Barev Cultural Center and hosts a television program of the same name; Armenian-American journalist Harut Sassounian, editor-in-chief of the California Courier; Vazgen Vanatur, president of the Union of Armenian Writers and Journalists of the U.S.; and attorney Gevorg Hakobjyan, a board member of the Armenian Legal Center for Justice and Human Rights.
Throughout the discussion, panelists provided insights into Armenia’s current political trajectory, warning of the potential consequences of the government’s policies. Speakers detailed the ideological direction promoted by the Pashinyan administration, expressing concerns about its impact on Armenia’s present and future.
Attendees engaged in a lively discussion, with many voicing frustration over what they described as anti-national rhetoric and policies detrimental to Armenia’s sovereignty and security. Panelists emphasized the importance of awareness and activism within the Armenian Diaspora, urging the community to remain vigilant in defense of national interests.
The event concluded with a call for continued dialogue and collective action to address the challenges facing Armenia and the Armenian people.
