ARMENIA’S NATIONAL AIRLINE CARRIER TRIES TO MAKE MONEY ON SYRIAN ARMENIANS’ ACCOUNT?

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July 26, 2012 | 13:39

YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Diaspora Ministry is helping the Syrian Armenians
who wish to return to and settle in the Motherland, Syrian-Armenian
poet Dikran Kapoyan stated during a press conference on Thursday.

He gave a positive assessment to the actions currently being taken
by Armenia’s authorities. “We are pleased,” he said, and stressed
that he conducts business in Armenia.

Other Syrian Armenians, namely, jeweler Viken Zakarian and
pharmacologist Carlos Kasbarian likewise attended the press
conference. And all of them held the view that everything is good
in Armenia and no problems were being created for them. These Syrian
citizens have already submitted their documents to be granted Rep. of
Armenia citizenship.

“The Armenian community of Syria does not indulge in politics and it
wishes to maintain neutrality,” Kapoyan noted. In his turn, Zakarian
added that there is uncertainty in Syria at present.

Another Syrian Armenian, Vazken Mesrobian, who owns a restaurant in
Armenia, also commented on this matter.

“The situation in Syria is getting worse. I spoke with my uncle in
Syria this morning, but he said nothing. My brother and sister came to
Armenia much earlier. My brother could not get on board the [Armenia’s
national airline carrier] Armavia [Airline Company] plane because
there were no vacant seats. He had to come via Turkey,” Mesrobian said.

All press conference speakers agreed with Mesrobian and noted that
they are dissatisfied by Armavia’s new price policy.

“They increased the ticket prices. We hope Armavia will change its
position and reduce the prices, which will further facilitate Syrian
Armenians’ return to the Motherland,” stated Carlos Kasbarian.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress