Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received today President of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Berj Setrakian and AGBU Board member Vasken Yakoubian, according to the press office of 
the Armenian government.
The head of government highly appreciated the mission of ABGU in assisting the spiritual, cultural and educational development of the Armenian people. He expressed willingness to assist with all the initiatives and programs implemented in Armenia and the Diaspora for preserving the Armenian identity and strengthening the homeland.
AGBU President Berj Setrakian stressed that the programs implemented with the support of AGBU should be aimed at promoting the links with the homeland and resolving the Diaspora’s problems.
During the meeting the interlocutors discussed the implementation of programs in various spheres with the assistance of AGBU as well as further measures. Hovik Abrahamyan and Berj Setrakian exchanged opinions about issues related to the unification of Diaspora Armenians round national objectives, the preservation of the Armenian identity, education and several other spheres.
Source: Aysor.am