On June 24, RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received Switzerland-based Armenian benefactor Vahe Gabrash and designer Pierre Koukjian.

The Minister attached importance to the Armenian benefactor’s pro-national activities for preservation of the Armenian identity, asked about the current state and problems of the Armenian community and emphasized that it is necessary to strengthen the bond with the Homeland and show more active participation in the programs of the RA Ministry of Diaspora in order to preserve the national identity, unite around pan-Armenian issues and stand united as one. “I think it is time to fully use the tremendous potential of the Armenian Diaspora,” the Minister particularly stated.

Minister Hranush Hakobyan and designer Pierre Koukjian considered issues on presenting the artist’s works in Armenia.

The guests expressed gratitude for the cordial reception and expressed willingness for closer collaboration with the Ministry of Diaspora.