On Monday, 9 November 2026, Vice-Chairman of the Central Board of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party and concurrently Chairman of the ADL Lebanon District Board Dr. Avedis Dakessian and his wife Yevig, who are in Canada on a personal trip, paid a warm and friendly visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia there.
Accompanying the Dakessians were Chairman of the ADL Eastern Canada District Board Ara Balian, and member of the district executive committee and benefactor Hovig Gebenlian. As is known, the ADL Eastern Canada district, with a recently evident renewed and commendable revitalization, remains attached to its rightful origins.
The delegation was warmly received by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Canada, Mrs. Anahit Harutiunyan, newly appointed Consul Mr. Vahe Hakobyan and Executive Assistant of the Embassy Mrs. Laura Saghatelyan.
After Dr. Dakessian conveyed warm greetings and best wishes to Ambassador Mrs. Harutiunyan, discussions focused on a number of important issues concerning the Armenian people and the future activities of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party. Dr. Dakessian conveyed information about the ADL World General Delegates Assembly held last May, during which a new leadership was brought to life, marking an important new stage.
Special reference was made to the recent fundamental reorganization of the ADL Eastern Canada district, which is a clear new commitment to expand and strengthen the party’s local activity.
It was also emphasized that the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party, as an unwaveringly pro-state grouping, has for years consistently stood by the government of Armenia, supporting its efforts and remaining faithful to the interests and welfare of our homeland and our homeland-rooted people. In the course of the conversation it was also reaffirmed that the Armenian Diaspora must responsibly continue the preservation of the memory of the Armenian Genocide, and increasingly advance its mission of pursuit of the Cause.
Among the many other subjects discussed, it was emphasized that investing in youth is of essential importance for the preservation of our national identity, organizational values and dedication, for the continuation of our obligations toward future generations, as well as for ensuring the vigorous pursuit of the Armenian Cause.
After substantive discussions, warm conversation and hospitality lasting about an hour and a half, the ADL delegation expressed its sincere gratitude to Ambassador Mrs. Harutiunyan and the staff of the embassy for the cordial reception they extended.
The visit concluded with an expression of mutual respect, warm best wishes and a joint commitment directed at the continued strengthening of the local Armenian community and national institutions.
