Head of National Congress of Armenians of Ukraine met with Ukrainian PresidentAugust 23, 2010 - 19:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of the Council of All-Ukrainian NGOs of Ukrainian National Minorities, President of the National Congress of Armenians of Ukraine, Honored Art Worker of Ukraine, Ashot Avanesyan, participated in a solemn reception on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. Avanesyan congratulated compatriots on Ukraine's Independence Day. “Today’s holiday symbolizes the victory of the Ukrainian people in the struggle for the right to live in own state and be master of its destiny. Ukraine is a multinational country. Representatives of 134 nationalities live here, and this is our common house,” said Ashot Avanesyan. Ukrainian House national center of business and cultural cooperation hosted the solemn reception with participation of the Ukrainian President, parliament members, diplomats, as well as representatives of state bodies, local self-government bodies, political parties, etc. Ashot Avanesyan met with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on the sidelines of the event to discuss issues concerning cultures and histories of national minorities of Ukraine. According to an Analitika.at.ua reporter, Avanesyan briefed the President on the process of popularization of the Armenian culture and history in Ukraine, as well as steps aimed at the Armenian Genocide recognition. Related links: 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 | Russia clarifying reports on Baku’s alleged arms supply to Ukraine Russia says is carefully working to verify reports about alleged arms supplies from Azerbaijan to Ukraine Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. |