June 23, 2009 - 16:30 AMT
Dialog required between Armenia and Diaspora
The ministry of Diaspora affaires of Armenia was established top establish dialog and cooperation between Armenia and Diaspora, RA Diaspora minister Hranush Hakobyan told a news conference today. Saying, that the ministry has elaborated a concept of interaction between Armenia and Diaspora, Hranush Hakobyan stressed, that one of ministry's priorities to familiarize Armenia with Diaspora and overcome some psychological problems.

Hranush Hakobyan informed, that the ministry projects organizing professional conferences, recently All-Armenian conference of architects was organized under the auspices of the ministry. She attached importance to activities directed to preserving the Armenian identity in the Armenian communities of the world.

The ministry has initiated the "Ari Tun" (Come home) program and has already received 500 applications from Armenians to become involved.