Young Diaspora representatives met with Deputy Mayor of YerevanJune 29, 2009 - 17:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Participants of the Armenian Assembly of America Summer Internship Program in Armenia met Monday with Deputy Mayor of Yerevan Kamo Areyan to exchange views on education, environment and cultural issues. Young students expressed their concerns about the 'poverty' of Armenian universities and the condition of old buildings which symbolize the Armenian architecture. Mr. Areyan briefed on the projects the city administration is going to launch. He also stressed the important role of Diaspora. The Armenian Assembly of America Summer Internship Program in Armenia was established 30 years ago and aims to introduce college-aged students to life in their ancestral homeland, and to foster the skills needed to help them become the next generation of leaders. Interns participate, working in various government offices in Armenia, such as the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Ministry of Finance and Economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as with various non-governmental organizations such as the International Center for Human Development. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |