YEREVAN (Presidential Press
Service)—President Serzh Sarkisian met with representatives of
the Homenetmen Wednesday. The delegation represented the more
than 700 athletes and members who are in Armenia for the 8th
Pan-Homenetmen Games.
In his welcoming remarks,
the president emphasized the importance that the Homenetmen
Games were taking place in Armenia for the first time.
“It seems year in and year
our pan-Armenian events are increasing in Armenia. This is the
best way to strengthen Diaspora-Armenia ties and by preserving
our heritage and identity, we will achieve our ultimate goal of
unity,” said Sarkisian.
The president also
informed the Homenetmen delegation that hosting games in Armenia
was of even more significance since this year coincides with the
Diaspora Ministry’s “Come Home” initiative.
He also underscored that
the youth visiting Armenia as part of the Pan-Homenetmen Games
will have the opportunity to learn more about their homeland and
become acquainted with Armenia.
“I wish you and the
athletes success. But, I would like to emphasize that the
results of the games are not important as is the fact that they
are taking place in Armenia,” stressed the president.
The president also briefed
the delegation on recent developments in the Nagorno-Karabakh
peace process, as well as the effort to normalize relations with
Turkey.
Sarkisian said that the
Armenian side is pushing forward in the talks with the aim of
ensuring three main objectives: Karabakh’s status, ensuring a
land corridor between Armenia and Karabakh and international
security guarantees.
The president said that
all aspects of the resolution will be presented to the public
for discussion and a final decision will made accordingly.
As for Turkish-Armenia
relations, Sarkisian said that Armenia’s aim was to establish
relations without preconditions.
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