Armenian Assembly of America training new Diaspora leadersJune 29, 2009 - 17:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The purpose of Armenian Assembly of America Summer Internship Program in Armenia is to train new leaders of Diaspora."The program was developed because the ties loosened between Armenia and Diaspora," Summer Internship Program coordinator Vram Karakeshishiants told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "Three or even generations of Diasporan Armenians who heard about Armenia but know nothing about it. We are hopeful that our students will make friends here and familiarize themselves with Armenian culture and then tell about it to their peers in the United States, France, UK or Middle East," he said, adding that one of the program participants has already married here. "Our aim is not to make young people return to Armenia. They will be much more useful for Yerevan if stay abroad," he said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |