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February 06, 2009
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During his visit to Cyprus on January 22, 2009, the President of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), Berge Setrakian, accompanied by Mr. Benon Sevan, was received by the President of the Republic of Cyprus, H. E. Demetris Christofias, and the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, H. E. Mr. Marios Garoyian.
Mr. Setrakian used this opportunity to brief them on the Organization's activities and the challenges that it faces in the 21st century for the maintenance and perpetuation of the Armenian identity in both the Diaspora and the Republic of Armenia. He also discussed the future prospect of the Melkonian property in Nicosia.
The Cypriot President and the House Leader expressed their support and friendship toward the Armenian people and their commitment to further strengthen the positive relations between Cyprus and the Republic of Armenia. They also conveyed their full understanding of AGBU's objectives and the importance of the Organization's focus on its programs for strengthening the relationship of the worldwide communities with Armenia.
Furthermore, they expressed their appreciation to Mr. Setrakian that AGBU was considering the development of a project in Cyprus for the benefit of all Cypriots as a token of gratitude toward the government and the people of the Republic of Cyprus for their longstanding support of the Armenian community.
The following day and at the suggestion of the Cypriot President, Mr. Setrakian met with H.E. Dr. Andreas Demetriou, Minister of Education and Culture. Also in attendance were House Representative Takis Hatzigeorgiou and Nicos Peristianis, Executive Dean of the University of Nicosia. During this meeting, the development of educational projects of mutual intent were considered and discussed.
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