WASHINGTON MEETINGS CONTINUE

National Assembly of RA (press release), Armenia
Sept 7 2005

The Cities of USA and Armenia to Cooperate

At the meeting of the leadership of US “Sister Cities International”
international organization and NA President Artur Baghdasaryan issues
of cooperation development between the cities and regions of Armenia
and USA were discussed. During the meeting an agreement was reached
to organize a joint international conference in Yerevan in spring
in 2006, in which representatives and responsible persons of USA
will participate.

As the Director of the membership of the organization and on Affairs of
Inter-state Relations thinks the establishment of regional relations
will give good and perspective opportunities of the development of
social-economic, educational, cultural and other spheres for the
cities of Armenia.

“Habitat for Humanity” Organization and National Assembly to Continue
the Cooperation

During the meeting of the Vice President of “Habitat for Humanity”
organization and Director of Europe and Asia Department and NA
President Artur Baghdasaryan issues related to the assistance of
providing the vulnerable families with flats with the project of
“Habitat for Humanity” organization were discussed.

The joint program carried out recently by the National Assembly and
“Habitat for Humanity” organization in the village Kharberd of Ararat
marz was highlighted. It will be continued in the future in Maralik
and Gyumri towns. An agreement was reached to expand the cooperation
on assisting the vulnerable families with house construction.

A New Armenian Church to Be Built in Washington

NA President Artur Baghdasaryan visited St. Mary Armenian Apostolic
Church in Washington.

During the Church Council issues pertaining to the activity of
Washington diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church were discussed,
in particular the construction of the church worth about 8m USD being
built in future in the capital of USA was highlighted. The construction
will be started next year.

Meeting at RA Embassy

At the Armenian Embassy in the USA Artur Baghdasaryan, NA President,
met with the representatives of the Armenian community. During the
meeting-reception, which attended a great number of American Armenians,
issues of political, social-economic developments taking place in
Armenia and Armenia-Diaspora were discussed. During the meeting Artur
Baghdasaryan answered the numerous questions of those present.

The Young Blind Students to Be Trained in USA

Within the framework of the visit a meeting with Peter de Mayo,
President of US “Transparency International” Blinds’ Association
was held. The problems of cooperation with the Association of the
Armenian Blinds were discussed, and an agreement was reached on
the issues of training of the Armenian blind young students in USA,
as well as technical assistance and other issues.