RA AMBASSADORS TO EASTERN EUROPEAN DO THEIR UTMOST TO FAMILIARIZE EUROPEANS WITH ARMENIA

PanARMENIAN.Net
02.10.2007 15:10 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ "There is no need to represent Armenia in
Bulgaria. All know Armenians well there," the RA Ambassador to
Bulgaria, Sergei Manasarian told reporters in Yerevan.

"Bulgarian textbooks contain chapters dedicated to Armenians. It’s hard
to find a Bulgarian, who speaks ill of Armenians, people say. However,
we lack high-quality materials, photos and films about Armenia. The
Ministry of Culture should attend to the issue but alas…" the
Ambassador said.

Meanwhile, the Embassy arranges cultural events and there is an
Armenian TV program once a week, he noted.

For his part, the RA Ambassador to Austria, Hungary, Czechia and
Slovakia, Ashot Hovakimian said there is Marlenka sweet-shop in
Prague. It’s owned by Armenian Gevorg Avetisyan and all know where
to by wonderful confectionery. "The residents of Prague associate
cakes and confectionery with Armenia," Hovakimian said.

"As to Austria, this country is not well aware of Armenia. However,
we do our utmost to fill in the gap.

Some 15 tourists groups have visited Armenia this year. Both Armenia
and Austria are interested on tourism development, especially since
there is a direct Vienna-Yerevan flight," the Ambassador said