YEREVAN. – The Pan-Armenian youth conference, under the theme “Armenian is in My Heart,” got underway Monday in Armenia’s capital city Yerevan. Around 500 youth from thirty countries are attending this event, which is organized at the initiative of the Diaspora Ministry of Armenia.

Acting Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan welcomed the audience with opening remarks. Subsequently, she read President Serzh Sargsyan’s address, to the conference participants, in which he called upon the Armenian youth to preserve their national identity.   

Next, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II gave his patriarchal blessings to the even discussants.

Subsequently, Nagorno-Karabakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan’s message was read to the audience.  

World Armenian Congress and the Union of Armenians of Russia Chairman Ara Abrahamyan likewise addressed his message.  

The pan-Armenian youth conference will continue its activities on Tuesday, as well.