California lawmakers launch Select Committee to deepen ties with Armenia

Aug 5, 2026

State legislators held the inaugural meeting of the Select Committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange, hearing from Armenian diplomats, the lieutenant governor, state trade officials and business founders about trade growth, cultural projects and civil‑rights concerns affecting Armenian Americans.

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The Select Committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade, Art, and Cultural Exchange held its first hearing, with Chair Haribedian opening the session and urging the legislature to convert existing agreements into concrete partnerships that spur jobs, investment and cultural exchanges.

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