ARMENIA FUND SEEKS BETTER TIES WITH THE ARMENIAN COMMUNITY IN IRAN
armradio.am
09.02.2009 15:31
During his two-day working visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran,
Hayastan All Armenian Fund Acting Executive Director Ara Vardanyan
accompanied by Advisor to the Fund’s Executive Director Hrach
Hovhannisyan met with the Armenian Ambassador to Iran H.E. Karen
Nazaryan, Primate of the Armenian diocese of Tehran Archbishop Sepuh
Sargsian, Chairman of the Armenian Council of Tehran Aida Avanesian,
as well as with all other members of the Council, senior management
of the Ararat Sport Center in Tehran and the daily newspaper Alik.
Agreement on principles about the ways in which the Fund can establish
a permanent and more active presence in the Iranian Armenian
community were discussed and understandings were reached; but it
was also agreed that as there are three Armenian Councils in Iran,
the matter needs to be further discussed and coordinated with all
Councils, so that a unified approach can be adopted. During his next
trip to Iran Mr. Vardanyan plans to visit the Armenian communities
of Tabriz and Isfahan.
"It is no surprise that my first official visit was to Iran. The
Fund management has been seeking better ties and cooperation
with the Armenian community in Iran which has been involved and
greatly contributed to the Fund’s activities in the course of its
existence. The best recent example of their involvement in the Fund’s
activities is the lighting systems and water main built in Shvanizor,
Alvank and Nrnadzor villages. Engaging the Armenian community in Iran
in the already extensive affiliate network of the Fund will enable
to make a better use of our common resources," says Ara Vardanyan.