Syrian Armenians involved in numerous pan Armenian projects

YEREVAN, JULY 11, ARMENPRESS: The Ministry of Diaspora of the Republic of Armenia continues to work with Armenian Community in Syria and the institutions operating there. The Ministry briefed Armenpress, Syrian Armenians are participating in ‘’Diaspora’’ summer school and ‘’Back to home’’ programs.

Within the framework of "My Armenia" All-Armenian festival ‘’Andranik’’ dance ensemble visited Ashnak, Karabakh, came forth in the closing ceremony. Syrian Armenian participants of ‘’Back to home’’ program are living in Armenian families and are deeply involved in all scheduled activities.

Syrian Armenians keep on attending Ministry of Diaspora on different issues and recommendations. The Ministry of Diaspora is cooperating with State Migration Service of Ministry of Territorial Administration, Passport and Visa department of Armenian Police, which pursuant to the law provide appropriate services.The Ministry is engaged in the issues of teaching language to Syrian Armenians.

The ongoing clashes lasting over 16 months resulted in the death of ten thousand people. Armenian Community living there has also suffered losses: 6 Armenians were killed, 4 of which soldiers serving in the Syrian Army. ‘’Syria is currently facing a war’’ President Basher al -Assad for the first time came forth with the similar statement on June 26.