Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attends gala event on the tenth anniversary of the Union of Armenians of Russia
On the tenth anniversary of the Union of Armenians of Russia, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended gala event held at the Academic Opera and Ballet Theater after A. Spendiaryan.
In his remarks, the head of government stated in part: “A decade is only an instant in the history of the Armenian people. While we admit that it is up to history to value the role of the Union of Armenians of Russia, nonetheless we can state that the Union’s numerous efforts will go far way toward strengthening our newborn State and mobilizing the Armenian Diaspora. Your national identity preservation-oriented activities are crucial in this respect.”
Speaking about the contribution of the Union of Armenians of Russia, the Prime Minister stressed its importance in terms of strengthening the potential of all Armenians and building the Armenian world. “In this way, the Armenian world and the ties between Armenian communities are being strengthened. I deem it necessary to speak about the Union’s humanitarian and investment activities in the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. I am convinced that they will help us meet social-economic challenges and build up a solid basis for sustained development.”
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Emphasizing the importance of Union-State agencies cooperation, Tigran Sargsyan said it might enhance work efficiency and tackle the broad range of problems faced by our compatriots living in Russia. Wrapping up his speech, Tigran Sargsyan wished the Union new achievements for the sake of Motherland.
