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In Uruguay, Armenians lost fear - Jorge Orrico
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November 17, 2012 | 13:09
YEREVAN.- Since the first days of their arrival, Armenians have become
an integral part of Uruguay's society, Speaker of Uruguay's House of
Representatives Jorge Orrico said during the meeting with Armenian
students on Saturday.
`Armenian immigrants came to Uruguay mainly after 1915. Excuse me for
saying this but Armenians lost their fear in Uruguay. The things they
saw leaving their country, cannot repeat in Uruguay. Armenians
integrated successfully,' Orrico said in Yerevan.
Asked about possible lifting of visa regime between the states,
Uruguayan official said tourism brings about $2 billion annually. The
Minister of Tourism is Lilian Kechichian, Armenian by origin
`therefore, I think all the possible problems will be solved easily,'
he emphasized.
Armenians are members of all Uruguay's political parties, they have an
active role in culture and economy.
news.am
November 17, 2012 | 13:09
YEREVAN.- Since the first days of their arrival, Armenians have become
an integral part of Uruguay's society, Speaker of Uruguay's House of
Representatives Jorge Orrico said during the meeting with Armenian
students on Saturday.
`Armenian immigrants came to Uruguay mainly after 1915. Excuse me for
saying this but Armenians lost their fear in Uruguay. The things they
saw leaving their country, cannot repeat in Uruguay. Armenians
integrated successfully,' Orrico said in Yerevan.
Asked about possible lifting of visa regime between the states,
Uruguayan official said tourism brings about $2 billion annually. The
Minister of Tourism is Lilian Kechichian, Armenian by origin
`therefore, I think all the possible problems will be solved easily,'
he emphasized.
Armenians are members of all Uruguay's political parties, they have an
active role in culture and economy.