The Armenian Red Cross Society urged compatriots to join the international movement to assist those affected by an earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

The funds may be sent to the account of Armenian Red Cross Society Haybusinessbank-11500 00234040500, it said in a statement.

Secretary General of Armenian Red Cross Society Anna Yeghiazaryan stressed that Armenian people remember the assistance bythe International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement during 1988 devastating earthquake in Armenia.