Armenia’s goal is ‘at least’ a four-million population in 2040: presidentSeptember 18, 2017 - 13:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia should aim to achieve a population of at least 4 million inhabitants in 2040, president Serzh Sargsyan told the 6th Pan-Armenian Conference on Monday, September 18. “Obviously, only by increasing the birth rate, life expectancy and taking a host of other steps that improve the demographic situation will we manage to achieve this goal,” Sargsyan said. “Consequently, determination presupposes achieving serious indicators of repatriation to Armenia over the next 25 years.” “The implementation of this task will, in my opinion, be the main topic of discussion of several upcoming Armenia-Diaspora conferences,” the president added. “Armenian and pan-Armenian structures have been working in tandem for a long time to facilitate the repatriation of young professionals and entrepreneurs from Diaspora communities to Armenian, for which we are grateful. I think we are ready for a serious discussion on the organization of repatriation.” Read also: Armenian Genocide centenary declaration 'of historic importance' 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |