Georgian Minister of Diaspora Affairs was surprised to know about 200-400 thousand Armenians living in his country

December 23, 2008 - 16:08 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Diaspora Affairs Hranush Hakobian met Tuesday with his Georgian counterpart Yulon Gagoshidze to familiarize the guest with the activities of the Ministry, specifically the project envisaging organization of TV space bridges and Internet discussions, reported the press office of the RA Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.



Attending the CIS division of the Ministry, Mr. Gagoshidze was surprised to know about 200-400 thousand Armenians living in his country and showed interest in the repatriation program which can be useful for the Georgian government as well.



Briefing on the situation of refugees, he remarked that Armenians, Greeks, Jews, Tatars and representatives of other nations ever living in Georgia are viewed as members of Georgian Diaspora.
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