  Hranush Hakobyan awarded with Golden Holy Cross medal of Holy Trinity Church in Canada August 4, 2010 - 16:50 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On August 3, Armenian Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received a delegation of the Armenian community of Toronto (Canada), including Pastor of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church of Toronto, Archpriest Zareh Zargarian, head of the church’s spiritual council John Saturian, Crediting Expert at the Canadian Royal Bank Khoren Mardoian, dance instructor of Toronto’s Sasun dance group Joe Avagian and others. The RA Minister of Diaspora briefed the guests on goals and objectives of the RA Ministry of Diaspora, referring to main principles in the policy on cooperation between Armenia and the Diaspora. Hakobyan also presented legislative reforms implemented at the initiative of the RA Ministry of Diaspora to improve the situation of Diaspora representatives in Armenia. Father Zareh Zargarian awarded the Minister with Golden Holy Cross medal of the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church. “The Fatherland is our home with its happy and sad moments. We are going to leave with inspiration to work more diligently,” said Father Zareh Zargarian.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
