August 14, 2009 - 16:03 AMT
RA Sport Minister received participants of pan-Armenian games
On July 13, Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs and President of Pan-Armenian Games World Committee Armen Grigoryan received a delegation of Armenians from Istanbul, which has arrived in Armenia to participate in pan-Armenian games.

Welcoming the guests, Minister attached special importance to Diaspora's participation in pan-Armenian games, stressing its role in maintaining Armenia-Diaspora ties and developing further relations.

Delegation in turn expressed its gratitude to high-level organization of games and gave souvenirs to Armen Grigoryan, Secretary General of Pan-Armenian Games World Committee Robert Janibekyan and Deputy Minister of Sport Khachik Asryan.

The guests also gave Armen Grigoryan a souvenir prepared for President Serzh Sargsyan.

During the meeting, parties discussed issues on developing cooperation between Armenia and Diaspora.