MELKONIAN ALUMNI CALL ON AGBU TO REOPEN MELKONIAN SCHOOL

Gibrahayer
March 4, 2009

Press officer, Melkonian Alumni Association Cyprus – GENEVA, FEB. 25,
2009 – Representatives of the worldwide Melkonian Alumni Associations
met in Geneva and reiterated their determination and belief that the
historic Melkonian Educational Institute must reopen in its present
location in Cyprus as a centre of learning to serve all the Armenians
of the European Union and nearby regions.

The Alumni Associations appeal to all Armenians who believe in the
necessity of the preservation of the Armenian language, culture and
history to join these efforts through active participation in the
ongoing campaign.

The Alumni Associations around the world also appeal to the AGBU
Central Board to reconsider its decision and allow for the school to
reopen for which reason the Melkonian Alumni Associations worldwide
pledge their support to cooperate in this direction.

The meeting of Alumni Association representatives also decided to
establish a Central Coordinating Committee in order to reach these
goals.