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  • Canada Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group

    Office of Sarkis Assadourian M.P.
    120 Confederation
    House of Commons, Ottawa, Canada
    Contact: Daniel Kennedy
    Tel: 613 995 4843


    Communiqué

    For Immediate Release Ottawa June 3, 2004


    On June 2, 2004, Mr. Sarkis Assadourian M.P. (Brampton Centre,
    Lib.): Chair Canada-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group convened
    a consultative meeting of fourteen prominent Canadian Armenians on
    Parliament Hill. As a result of discussions held, the following needs
    of the Canadian Armenian Community were identified.

    * An effective means to present Armenian issues to the
    Canadian public through educational seminars.
    * The presentation of appropriate projects in Armenia
    to C.I.D.A. for funding.
    * Reflecting on Motion M-380, promoting the recognition
    and commemoration of the Armenian Genocide by the
    Government of Canada through education.
    * The establishment of a Canadian Embassy in Armenia.
    * The enhancement of trade cultural and educational
    relations between Canada and Armenia.
    * Continue to support the Parliamentary Exchange Program
    to enhance Parliamentary Relations between Canada
    and Armenia.

    Mr. Assadourian was asked by those present at the meeting to consult
    with the Canadian Armenian Community across the country, to identify
    and further define realizable ways to address these needs. It is
    expected that these consultations will take place over the coming
    two or three months.

    Commenting on the meeting Assadourian said. "I would like to thank
    all of the participants for their input and I assure you that I will
    continue to apply my firm dedication to the freedom of expression
    and the principles of democracy and that I will continue to work
    with any individuals or organizations that dedicate themselves to
    these principles to enhance Canadian Armenian relations and enrich
    Canadian Armenian Life."

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