Diaspora minister calls for preserving Western Armenian languageJune 23, 2009 - 18:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Diaspora Ministry has already elaborated assistance programs in cultural-educational spheres for Armenian communities of Latin America and Near East countries, RA Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan told today a news conference. "We plan to elaborate such programs for all regions of Russia which has the biggest Armenian community. Of course, the program elaborated for each country is tailored to the peculiarities of the given region," she stressed, adding that the Ministry is undertaking steps towards preserving Western Armenian language as one of Armenian people's national values. "To preserve that value, Ministry will soon initiate the publication of tales and fables in Western Armenian," Ms. Hakobyan said.Diaspora Minister called on Armenian community of France to assist in the publication of "Arach", an Armenian newspaper having many years' history. She also stressed the importance of opening Armenian Sunday schools in Russia. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |