YEREVAN. - Starting from 2016, Komitas Festival held in Yerevan will become international, Armenia’s Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan said in the parliament today.

Parallel with the festival, it is scheduled to also hold an international scientific conference, as well as publish research on the works and heritage of the composer.

“This festival will become traditional and. I will definitely turn into one of the most important events in Armenia’s cultural life,” Poghosyan said.