Expert says Syrian Armenians’ problem nationwide issueJuly 21, 2012 - 20:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenians in Syria represent a very organized community, the absence of illegal measures against them serving a bright proof, orientalist Armen Petrosyan said. “The community has maintained a neutral stance and only strives for peace in the country,” the expert said, characterizing the inflow of Syrian Armenians as a special case rather than migration. “Many countries have expressed readiness to establish representations in the Middle East. Currently 60 000 Armenians reside in Syria, and every measure should be taken to avert their scattering all over the world,” Mr. Poghosyan said. “Delegates, having arrived in Syria from Armenia, met with Armenian community representatives. President Serzh Sargsyan’s brother Levon Sargsyan, who previously served as RA ambassador to Syria, also departed for the country a few days ago,” the expert said, stressing the need to offer the community financial assistance, besides the moral and psychological support. “The problem concerns Armenians worldwide in the face of the threat to security of the given community,” Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |