The main task of Civilitas Foundation is to strengthen Armenian statehood.

"The Foundation will analyze the developments in the Armenian foreign policy and consider democracy issues," ex-Foreign Minister of Armenia, promoter of the Foundation Vartan Oskanian told a news conference today.

"We will deal with regional problems and hold conferences and round-table discussions on urgent issues. Publication of weekly and monthly newsletter is also envisaged," he said.

"Civilitas will sponsor agriculture programs and provide scholarship for Armenian students abroad," Mr Oskanian added.