YEREVAN. – Armenian Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan received the chairwoman of the Armenian Relief Society's (ARS) Central Governing Body, Vicky Marashlian, ARS Regional chair Narine Galstyan, and Central Governing Body members Lisa Avagian and Alicia Bejanian on September 27.

According to the press office of the Ministry of Diaspora, the parties discussed the issues concerning the situation of Armenian refugees from Syria, among other things.  The minister assured the ARS representatives that by President Sargsyan executive directive, the issues concerning the Syrian refugees are in the focus of all relevant government structures. Moreover, Hakobyan claimed that the Ministry of Diaspora has complete situational awareness of the refugee matter and continues to bring forward initiatives to the effect of making their stay in Armenia as easy as possible.

During the meeting, an understanding was reached between the parties to implement future joint programs.