 Yerevan to host All-Armenian youth conference April 10, 2013 - 17:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 10, Armenian acting Deputy Minister of Diaspora Vahe Jilavyan and the head of department of All-Armenian programs Atom Mkhitaryan gave a joint press conference on 2013 youth programs. Mr. Jilavyan noted All-Armenian youth conference due on April 22-24 as an important initiative to feature discussions on the existing problems ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, as well as cultural and youth issues. Mr Mkhitaryan, in turn, briefed on the program, noting the conference as a significant event among Armenia’s 2013 priorities. The conference will bring together about 500 young participants from Armenia, Diaspora and Artsakh. The ministry’s “Come Home” and “Diaspora” summer school programs were further discussed.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
