  Serzh Sargysan concerned over non-inclusion of Armenian refugees in UN refugee program  August 24, 2010 - 16:22 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On August 24, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Damtew Dessalegne. Hailing 20 years’ cooperation between the Armenian government and UN High Commissioner’s office, President Sargsyan noted that despite the work carried out, many refugees still live in temporary residences, and emphasized the necessity of ongoing cooperation for housing all refugees. The two men also referred to joint projects, including 2011 donors’ conference to host UN High Commissioner for Refugees. Armenian President also addressed the issue of refugees residing in NKR, expressing concern over their non-inclusion in UN refugee assistance program, presidential press service reported.   Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Freedom House: “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?”  Freedom House has published a report summary titled “Why are there no Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh?”Aliyev: Change in Armenia’s Constitution key for singing peace deal Ilham Aliyev has declared that most important condition for signing a peace agreement is for Armenia to change its Constitution.U.S. sees “extraordinary” opportunity for peace between Armenia, Azerbaijan U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes there is an “extraordinary” opportunity to reach a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services. |
