August 20, 2009 - 20:50 AMT
"Armenian Congress" established in Poland
RA Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan participated in the founding session of Armenian community of Poland. Meeting in the town of Griffits, representatives from 21 Armenian organizations and Armenian Embassy employees discussed issues and perspectives concerning development of Armenian Diaspora in Poland and cooperation with Armenia.

Session elected a community council consisting of 21 representatives. Entrepreneur Karen Hovsepyan was elected as community leader. Upon participants' proposal, new organization was named as "Armenian Congress of Poland", RA Diaspora Ministry's press service reports.

Armenian community of Poland has existed since 15th century. According to non-official data, it currently has 25-30 representatives, most of them residing in Warsaw, Krakov, Lodz, Vrotslav, Gdansk, Koszalin, Griffin, Rodon, Kolobzhek and other towns.