RA PRIME MINISTER TIGRAN SARGSYAN RECEIVED A DELEGATION OF KALOUST GULBENGYAN FOUNDATION, LED BY GREAT BRITAIN, IRELAND AND ARMENIA COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT HEAD, INSPECTOR OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARTIN YESAYAN.

Tue sday, 13 October 2009

RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation of Kaloust
Gulbengyan Foundation, led by Great Britain, Ireland and Armenia
Community Department Head, Inspector of Board of Directors Martin
Yesayan.

Greeting the guests, the Prime Minister said Kaloust Gulbengyan’s
contribution is highly thought of in Armenia, and his philanthropic
mission is a source of experience for all of us.

The head of the executive highlighted the Armenian dimension in
the Foundation’s efforts by appreciating its valuable contribution
to the cause of preservation of the Armenian identity and Armenian
studies. Tigran Sargsyan asked about the current activities of the
Foundation and discussed possibilities of assistance on the part of
Armenia with a focus on such projects as are in process or may be
implemented in both Armenia and the Diaspora.

The Prime Minister suggested looking at cooperation opportunities
between the National Competitiveness Council of Armenia which draws on
public-private sector collaboration and the Foundation in the field of
education, in particular. In this light, the guests were introduced
to the educational programs carried out in cooperation with Luys
Foundation, aimed at supporting the Armenian students studying at
best international universities.

Reiterating his government’s high opinion of the efforts made by
Kaloust Gulbengyan Foundation, Tigran Sargsyan stressed the fact
that sizeable assistance has been provided to Armenia over the past
18 years of independence.

In conclusion, the Prime Minister expressed hope that this visit
will promote bilateral cooperation fostering continued efforts for
the sake of the Armenian nation.