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 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |