 A lot of French-Armenians want to return to homeland: Ambassador May 21, 2018 - 16:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A lot of French-Armenians would like to return to and live and work in their homeland, French ambassador to Yerevan Jonathan Lacôte said at a meeting with Diaspora Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan on Monday, May 21. The diplomat expressed hope that Armenian-French relations will further develop and expand in the future. Hayrapetyan, in turn, stressed the importance of activation of economic and cultural ties, adding that the Ministries of Education, Culture, Economic Development and Investments, Foreign Affairs are also working with the Diaspora. The Minister said, in particular: “People are waiting for changes as a positive atmosphere is observed in the country. “The Diaspora is diverse, we should collaborate with all the structures and organizations, we should work especially with the youth.   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. |
