YEREVAN. – Two major events will be held in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan. The World Armenian Congress’ convention and the Union of Armenians of Russia’s traditional days in Armenia will take place on October 15, Chairman Ara Abrahamyan of the World Armenian Congress and of the Union of Armenians of Russia said during a press conference on Friday in Yerevan.  

In his words, the objective of these two organizations is to strengthen Armenia-Diaspora ties and to develop Armenia’s economy. Among the Congress’ accomplishments, Abrahamyan noted the close cooperation with Armenia’s authorities adding that this collaboration became more active once the country’s Diaspora Ministry was created.   

Also, he stressed that he has invested $120-130 million into Armenia’s economy. “I’ve always been a proponent of making investments in Armenia’s economy. This is our call to the Diaspora Armenians,” Ara Abrahamyan stated.