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    PRESS RELEASE
    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
    Contact: Information Desk
    Tel: (374-10) 52-35-31
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: http://www.ArmeniaForeignMinistry.am

    ARMENIA DIASPORA CONFERENCE
    ANNOUNCEMENT

    The third Armenia Diaspora conference will convene on September 18-20 in
    Yerevan.

    This year will also mark the 15th anniversary of Armeniašs independence. In
    that context, ArmeniaDiaspora III will examine, analyze, assess our past and
    consider how history and current geo-political realities raise new issues
    before our nation, and how the possibilities and prospects for resolving
    them together.

    The conference is open to all who wish to be present and take part in
    Armenia's future.

    The agenda of ArmeniaDiaspora III will consist of various strands.

    On September 18, at the first plenary, we will explore the current condition
    and future prospects for Armenia-Diaspora relations and cooperation ­ a
    traditional concern which requires new approaches, taking into consideration
    ever-changing geopolitical development. During this session, speakers will
    include the leadership of the Republic of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, the
    Catholicos of All Armenians, the Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia, as
    well as other spiritual leaders, and the heads of all Diaspora-wide
    structures.

    During the second half of the day and on the next day, we will focus on the
    second agenda item ­ rural development in Armenia. To secure Armeniašs total
    development, and from the perspective of certain strategic concerns, the
    comprehensive development of Armeniašs rural communities must be assured.

    Therefore, our objective is to rally the resources of the Armenian
    government and Armeniašs business community, the Diaspora and international
    organizations, to renovate rural infrastructure, facilitate economic
    development and create the necessary contemporary conditions to live and
    work in rural communities.

    As a starting point, and for obvious strategic reasons, we have decided to
    begin with Armeniašs border villages.

    Participating in this agenda item will be the representatives of those
    communities, organizations, groups as well as those individuals who have
    already agreed to take part in this program. Of course, those conference
    participants who are interested in this topic may also attend.

    Beginning Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday, September 20, there will
    be a forum entitled ŗNew Answers to Old Questions for a New Nation-State in
    the 21st Century.˛ Armenian identity in the context of globalization ­
    preservation, language, culture, education, dual citizenship, repatriation
    as a phenomenon, the history of Armenian repatriation, its organization, new
    repatriation possibilities, prospects, as well other issues will be on the
    agenda.

    Also on Wednesday, the Ministry of Agriculture, as well as the Ministry of
    Trade and Economic Development will be holding a forum on economic
    developments and prospects.

    On Thursday, September 21, independence day celebrations will take place
    throughout the capital. All conference participants are invited.

    On Friday, a major exhibition on Armeniašs economic activity, agricultural
    development, prospects and partners will take place in the same venue as the
    conference, at the Demirchian Sports Complex, and all conference
    participants will be encouraged to attend.

    Additional information about the agenda, registration forms, as well as
    modalities of participation will be available and regularly updated at
    www.armeniaforeignministry.am or at www.armeniadiaspora.com. Information is
    available at [email protected].

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