Head of National Congress of Armenians of Ukraine met with Ukrainian PresidentAugust 23, 2010 - 19:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of the Council of All-Ukrainian NGOs of Ukrainian National Minorities, President of the National Congress of Armenians of Ukraine, Honored Art Worker of Ukraine, Ashot Avanesyan, participated in a solemn reception on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. Avanesyan congratulated compatriots on Ukraine's Independence Day. “Today’s holiday symbolizes the victory of the Ukrainian people in the struggle for the right to live in own state and be master of its destiny. Ukraine is a multinational country. Representatives of 134 nationalities live here, and this is our common house,” said Ashot Avanesyan. Ukrainian House national center of business and cultural cooperation hosted the solemn reception with participation of the Ukrainian President, parliament members, diplomats, as well as representatives of state bodies, local self-government bodies, political parties, etc. Ashot Avanesyan met with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on the sidelines of the event to discuss issues concerning cultures and histories of national minorities of Ukraine. According to an Analitika.at.ua reporter, Avanesyan briefed the President on the process of popularization of the Armenian culture and history in Ukraine, as well as steps aimed at the Armenian Genocide recognition. Related links: Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Partner news | Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. |