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    ARMENIAN COMMUNITY ENJOYS RESPECT IN IRAN

    PanARMENIAN.Net
    19.09.2008 14:04 GMT+04:00

    /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian community of Iran is one of the oldest
    in the world, counting over 500 years.

    "Although the number of Armenians decreased in Iran during the past
    20-30 years while the Muslim population redoubled, the government's
    attitude remained unchanged. We are respected," Derenik Melikyan,
    editor of Aliq Tehran-based Armenian-language newspaper, told a
    PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.

    "According to the Constitution, we are a national and religious
    minority and have certain rights. the government finances
    reconstruction of Armenian historical monuments, schools. It assigns
    funds for development of culture and education. The Armenian community
    is represented by two deputies in the Majlis," he said, adding that
    thanks to the Iranian government St. Tadevos was included in the list
    of UNESCO's cultural heritage.

    "Presently, 40 Armenian churches function in Iran. Armenians like
    other national minorities practise religion freely. I would like to
    emphasize that taking care of the minorities, the government works to
    represent Iran as a democratic and civilized country," Melikyan said.
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