Expert says Syrian Armenians’ problem nationwide issueJuly 21, 2012 - 20:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenians in Syria represent a very organized community, the absence of illegal measures against them serving a bright proof, orientalist Armen Petrosyan said. “The community has maintained a neutral stance and only strives for peace in the country,” the expert said, characterizing the inflow of Syrian Armenians as a special case rather than migration. “Many countries have expressed readiness to establish representations in the Middle East. Currently 60 000 Armenians reside in Syria, and every measure should be taken to avert their scattering all over the world,” Mr. Poghosyan said. “Delegates, having arrived in Syria from Armenia, met with Armenian community representatives. President Serzh Sargsyan’s brother Levon Sargsyan, who previously served as RA ambassador to Syria, also departed for the country a few days ago,” the expert said, stressing the need to offer the community financial assistance, besides the moral and psychological support. “The problem concerns Armenians worldwide in the face of the threat to security of the given community,” 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 | 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. |