Las Vegas Armenian-American community welcomed Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, Ambassador Armen Baibourtian and his wife Yvette, for their first official visit to the City of Las Vegas between May 1-4, 2019.
Ambassador Baibourtian had a busy schedule of meetings with Las Vegas Armenian organizations and churches and held two Town Hall meetings at St. Geragos and St. Garabed Churches.
Ambassador Baibourtian also had several meetings with Nevada officials where he discussed trade, economic, cultural and educational exchange initiatives.
Meetings were held with Congresswoman Susie Lee, Nevada 3rd District. Rich Atkins, Director of City of Las Vegas Economic and Urban Development. Mary Beth Sewald, President & CEO of Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. UNLV Provost, Diane Chase and Myron Martin, President & CEO of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts.