Armenia, Cyprus and Greece have agreed to boost cooperation between the Diaspora structures of the three nations, create a youth network, develop professional platforms, establish ties between renowned specialists of the three countries.

The issue was discussed at a meeting in Cyprus between Zareh Sinanyan, Armenia’s High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Fotiu Fotis, Commissioner for Humanitarian and Foreign Affairs of the President of Cyprus, and Antonios Diamantis, Greek Deputy Foreign Minister for Diaspora.

Zareh Sinanyan and Fotiu Fotis separately discussed the bilateral relations established between Armenia and Cyprus and referred to the deepening of cooperation between Diaspora organizations.

Speaking about the Armenian community, Mr. Fotis said Cyprus is doing its best to ensure that Armenians preserve their national identity, and is supporting the Armenian organizations, schools and churches.

He revealed plans to build a Museum of Armenia in Cyprus and said the country anticipates funding from the European Union.

“This museum will be important not only for the Armenian community, but also every person visiting Cyprus,” he said.

Zareh Sinanyan welcomed the idea and pledged to support the initiative. According to him, the historic similarities between the histories of Armenia and Cyprus contribute to the deepening of cooperation between the two countries.