VARDAN OSKANIAN: ANTI-SEMITISM AS PHENOMENON DOES NOT EXIST IN ARMENIA

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 22. ARMINFO. Anti-semitism as a phenomenon does
not exist in Armenia. Minister of foreign affairs of Armenia Vardan
Oskanian had declared during the meeting with representative of the
Jewish community of Armenia a day before. ARMINFO was informed in the
press office of the Foreign Ministry, the head of the foreign political
office of Armenia had expressed readiness to be more consecutive
in connection with isolated manifestations of anti-Semitism. The
leaders of the Jewish community had informed Vardan Oskanian
that the community of the republic is actively working and gained
international contacts. During the last two years the representatives
of the community have taken part in the conference on the topic of
anti-Semitism organized by OSCE. They also mentioned that the Jews
have never felt foreigners in Armenia and considered themselves full
citizens of Armenia. The government of Armenia, different offices
and organizations have assisted the spiritual and cultural life of
the Jewish community. At the same time, they expressed regret that
several official persons and individuals venture to make anti-semite
statements. Vardan Oskanian mentioned that Armenians and Jews who
have analogous history and historical-cultural common traits, have
all the grounds to act with joint efforts. He highly assessed the
contribution of the Jewish community of Armenia and welcomed their
consecutive assistance to the development of Armenia.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress