YEREVAN. – Armenian Minister of Culture Armen Amiryan introduced to President Serzh Sargsyan the report on development of Armenian culture in the country and beyond its borders.

According to the press service of the president, during the meeting they discussed issues of implementation of the offers, the best representation of Armenia in the international platforms.

The Minister mentioned cultural figures’ request for a meeting with the president.

The Armenian leader agreed to meet and talk to cultural figures, noting that he feels the need for such a meeting.

Armen Amiryan suggested to create pan-Armenian symphony orchestra which will include Armenian talented compatriots from around the world. The first concert can be held on April 24, 2017 in Yerevan after which the orchestra will perform in a number of cities having large Armenian communities.

President Sargsyan welcomed the idea emphasizing that it almost completely corresponded to his idea of the Armenia-Diaspora cooperation.