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INSTABILITY IN THE MIDDLE EAST IS A SERIOUS CHALLENGE FOR THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA: SERZH SARGSYAN
15:52, 15 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 15, ARMENPRESS: Issues Syrian Armenians face are in
the center of attention of the Republic of Armenia. As Armenpress
reports, Serzh Sargsyan the President, Supreme Commander in Chief
of the armed forces of the Republic of Armenia delivered a speech at
the enlarged session with the participation of legislative, executive
and judicial authorities hosted in the Ministry of Defense .
"The number of victims and wounded people has considerable increased
in recent times, Saint Gevorg Church in Aleppo was burned down,
numerous Armenian institutions have suffered. Currently over 6000
Syrian Armenians got shelter in Armenia, the majority of whom acquired
Armenian citizenship. Most of their concerning issues mostly of social
nature require urgent solutions. The steps undertaken by us are aimed
at settling the needs our Syrian brothers and sisters have both in
Homeland and Syria" President stated.
In the words of Serzh Sargsyan the instability in the Middle East is
a serious challenge for the Republic of Armenia and it is not merely
conditioned by the existence of Armenian Diaspora in the Middle East,
nevertheless it is an essential factor. The head of the Country
stated the interests of the Republic of Armenia and entire Armenians
do not vary.
"Our interests are intermingled, no matter in what corner of the world
an Armenian lives. Reportedly our actions should be coordinated and
complementary. We are powerful when Republic of Armenia, Artsakh and
Diaspora join forces, it has been experienced by old history. The
President also noted that the works launched with Diaspora should
become an integral part of the Security and Defense Agenda.
"Diaspora Armenian organizations, churches, the mobilization of press
are the most important factors of our arsenal. Diaspora has proved
it not once and I am sure if needed they will not hesitate to prove
it again" President underscored.
15:52, 15 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 15, ARMENPRESS: Issues Syrian Armenians face are in
the center of attention of the Republic of Armenia. As Armenpress
reports, Serzh Sargsyan the President, Supreme Commander in Chief
of the armed forces of the Republic of Armenia delivered a speech at
the enlarged session with the participation of legislative, executive
and judicial authorities hosted in the Ministry of Defense .
"The number of victims and wounded people has considerable increased
in recent times, Saint Gevorg Church in Aleppo was burned down,
numerous Armenian institutions have suffered. Currently over 6000
Syrian Armenians got shelter in Armenia, the majority of whom acquired
Armenian citizenship. Most of their concerning issues mostly of social
nature require urgent solutions. The steps undertaken by us are aimed
at settling the needs our Syrian brothers and sisters have both in
Homeland and Syria" President stated.
In the words of Serzh Sargsyan the instability in the Middle East is
a serious challenge for the Republic of Armenia and it is not merely
conditioned by the existence of Armenian Diaspora in the Middle East,
nevertheless it is an essential factor. The head of the Country
stated the interests of the Republic of Armenia and entire Armenians
do not vary.
"Our interests are intermingled, no matter in what corner of the world
an Armenian lives. Reportedly our actions should be coordinated and
complementary. We are powerful when Republic of Armenia, Artsakh and
Diaspora join forces, it has been experienced by old history. The
President also noted that the works launched with Diaspora should
become an integral part of the Security and Defense Agenda.
"Diaspora Armenian organizations, churches, the mobilization of press
are the most important factors of our arsenal. Diaspora has proved
it not once and I am sure if needed they will not hesitate to prove
it again" President underscored.