Zareh Sinanyan, the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, is on a working visit to Istanbul, Republic of Turkiye.
As part of his visit, the High Commissioner visited the Karagozyan Armenian Elementary School in Istanbul, which has played an important role in the educational life of the local Armenian community for more than a century.
Zareh Sinanyan met with representatives of the school’s administration, Board of Trustees, and management team.
During the meeting, discussions focused on the school’s operations, which currently serves approximately 220 students, the organization of its educational activities, and its prospects for future development.
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Particular attention was given to the specific characteristics of the Armenian community’s educational life in Istanbul, the challenges facing Armenian educational institutions, and opportunities to strengthen educational and cultural ties between the Republic of Armenia and the local Armenian community, as well as to expand cooperation.
Zareh Sinanyan emphasized the vital role of Armenian educational institutions in preserving Armenian identity, safeguarding national and cultural heritage, passing on the Armenian language and cultural traditions, and ensuring that younger generations receive an education rooted in Armenian values. He also stressed the importance of ensuring the continued operation of these institutions, developing their educational potential, and strengthening their ties with Armenia.
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