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Diaspora Ministry attentive to Syrian-Armenians - minister
tert.am
18:12 - 15.10.12
Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan says they continue keeping
spotlight of the Syrian-Armenians' problems.
According to her, the Ministry promptly responds to any questions
raised by the Armenian immigrants who have fled the country amid the
escalating tensions.
`If you know a Syrian-Armenian who is dissatisfied with the Ministry
of Diaspora's activities, and if any employee has failed to respond to
them immediately, I am ready to sack that person. That's out of the
question,' the Minister told a news conference on Monday.
She said the state budget has allocated $1.5 million to assist the
Syrian-Armenians, around 5,000 people (1,600 families), who have
arrived in Yerevan since the start of the war tensions. Hakobyan noted
that several Armenian laws and Government decisions have been amended
to solve the community members' problems.
`Amendments to the Law on Duties are now under way. The legislative
reform will facilitate our compatriots' situation,' she explained.
As for the young Syrian-Armenians, the minister said that 200 of them
have applied to higher educational institutions, with 500 more
attending secondary schools and kindergartens. A newly opened school
for the Syrian-Armenians has admitted around 250 students.
Hakobyan considered employment a major issue, noting that around 3,000
Syrian-Armenians are in need of jobs.
`They like having their private business,' she said, adding that the
Ministry is doing its best to solve the employment-related issues.
The minister then spoke of the Syrian-Armenians' housing problems,
saying that around 50 of them live with relatives, with 32 families
(with total 71 members) residing in hostels.
`Several pan-Armenian Organizations - the Armenian Relief Fund and the
Armenian General Benevolent Union - have said they are ready to assist
our compatriots in paying the apartment fees in case they agree to
reside outside of the capital city,' she added.
As for the situation of the Armenians in Syria, Hakobyan said they
have a coordinating body assessing their needs.
`The places not facing war tension ensure minimum conditions of
living, but the heated regions do of course have a shortage of food
and medicines. Our organizations, including the initiative Help Your
brother, are trying to supply [aid],' she sdded.
According to the Ministry's records, the Syrian war has claimed the
lives of 36 Armenians since January.
tert.am
18:12 - 15.10.12
Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan says they continue keeping
spotlight of the Syrian-Armenians' problems.
According to her, the Ministry promptly responds to any questions
raised by the Armenian immigrants who have fled the country amid the
escalating tensions.
`If you know a Syrian-Armenian who is dissatisfied with the Ministry
of Diaspora's activities, and if any employee has failed to respond to
them immediately, I am ready to sack that person. That's out of the
question,' the Minister told a news conference on Monday.
She said the state budget has allocated $1.5 million to assist the
Syrian-Armenians, around 5,000 people (1,600 families), who have
arrived in Yerevan since the start of the war tensions. Hakobyan noted
that several Armenian laws and Government decisions have been amended
to solve the community members' problems.
`Amendments to the Law on Duties are now under way. The legislative
reform will facilitate our compatriots' situation,' she explained.
As for the young Syrian-Armenians, the minister said that 200 of them
have applied to higher educational institutions, with 500 more
attending secondary schools and kindergartens. A newly opened school
for the Syrian-Armenians has admitted around 250 students.
Hakobyan considered employment a major issue, noting that around 3,000
Syrian-Armenians are in need of jobs.
`They like having their private business,' she said, adding that the
Ministry is doing its best to solve the employment-related issues.
The minister then spoke of the Syrian-Armenians' housing problems,
saying that around 50 of them live with relatives, with 32 families
(with total 71 members) residing in hostels.
`Several pan-Armenian Organizations - the Armenian Relief Fund and the
Armenian General Benevolent Union - have said they are ready to assist
our compatriots in paying the apartment fees in case they agree to
reside outside of the capital city,' she added.
As for the situation of the Armenians in Syria, Hakobyan said they
have a coordinating body assessing their needs.
`The places not facing war tension ensure minimum conditions of
living, but the heated regions do of course have a shortage of food
and medicines. Our organizations, including the initiative Help Your
brother, are trying to supply [aid],' she sdded.
According to the Ministry's records, the Syrian war has claimed the
lives of 36 Armenians since January.