Ara Abrahamyan: Union of Armenians of Russia intends to change its approach to Armenia-Diaspora relationsMay 25, 2009 - 15:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Union of Armenians of Russia (UAR) и World Armenian Congress (WC) will continue assisting the development of science and culture in Armenia and support initiatives in those spheres, told a press conference Ara Abrahamyan, president of UAR and WAC. "Since the establishment of these organizations we have carried out a number of programs aimed to support scolars and cultural workers. Since 2007 WAC jointly with the Union of writers and journalists of Armenia have given awards for the best works. Since 2008 the Armenian National Academy of Sciences, unions of artists, composers and music critics have joint the initiative, told Ara Abrahamyan. "An Armenian at the beginning of the 21st century", "Armenia is the motherland of all Armenians", "the best scientific work", "Armenia and Armenians in the eye of artists" and "Creative attainments of the Armenian modern composer's culture" are these year nominations. According to Mr. Abrahamyan, on May 25 the ceremony of handing the prizes will take place at the Aram Kahchatrian Symphony Hall. The winners will be awarded with WAC diplomas as well as cash awards. Besides, Hovahannes Chekijian and Jivan Gasparian will be handed "Golden Cross" medals of UAR. On occasion of 10th anniversary of the Union of Armenians of Russia in 2010 the concert will be organized in Russia. "In connection with 10 years of our activities our organization intends to change its approach to Armenia-Diaspora relations. I am very happy that finally the Diaspora ministry has been established in Armenia. We discuss with them our common tasks and present our approaches," stressed Ara Abrahamyan. Top stories Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Partner news | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. Aliyev travels to Turkey at Erdogan's invitation On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. |