Armenian Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan believes that 2010 was the year of Ministry’s complete formation.

“The Ministry intensified its activity, implemented a large number of programs and announced 2010 the Year of Youth,” she said. “Next year will organize a forum, which will end in adoption of a resolution on Diaspora to be submitted to the UN.”

As to New Year celebration, Diaspora Minister said, “New Year is a family holiday. I will celebrate it with my parents at the traditional festive table.”

She congratulated the Armenian people and wished them welfare and peace.