On April 10, Armenian acting Deputy Minister of Diaspora Vahe Jilavyan and the head of department of All-Armenian programs Atom Mkhitaryan gave a joint press conference on 2013 youth programs.

Mr. Jilavyan noted All-Armenian youth conference due on April 22-24 as an important initiative to feature discussions on the existing problems ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, as well as cultural and youth issues.

Mr Mkhitaryan, in turn, briefed on the program, noting the conference as a significant event among Armenia’s 2013 priorities.

The conference will bring together about 500 young participants from Armenia, Diaspora and Artsakh.

The ministry’s “Come Home” and “Diaspora” summer school programs were further discussed.