The working visit of the Republic of Armenia’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan, to Istanbul continues.
As part of his visit, Zareh Sinanyan visited Surp Pırgiç Armenian National Hospital, the elderly care center operating under the hospital, and the Bedros Şirinoğlu Museum.
The High Commissioner was introduced to the history, activities and ongoing work of these institutions and met with their leadership and representatives of the Armenian community.
The discussions focused on the challenges facing these institutions, issues related to ensuring the continuity of their operations, and opportunities for further cooperation.
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The meeting held during the visit to the museum was also attended by Sevan Sıvacıoğlu, an Armenian member of the Turkish Parliament and a physician at Surp Pırgiç Armenian National Hospital.
The visit aimed to gain first-hand insight into the historical and cultural heritage of Istanbul’s Armenian community, the activities of its national institutions, and the efforts undertaken to preserve them and ensure their continued operation.
Zareh Sinanyan emphasised the important role of the Armenian community’s national institutions in sustaining community life and safeguarding Armenian identity, culture, and historical and cultural heritage.
