Diaspora minister takes part in celebrations of 500th anniversary of Armenian book-printing in Venice

On December 16-17, Armenian Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan participated in the celebrations of the 500^th anniversary of Armenian book-printing in Venice.
 
In her opening speech Minister Hakobyan commended the Mechitarist congregation’s contribution to the development of Armenian literature. She said that the digitization of the Mechitarist congregation’s cultural heritage will soon get under way with the Armenian president’s sponsorship.

On December 17, Minister Hakobyan participated in a conference entitled “Tracing the history of Armenian book”, which was organized by the Mechitarist congregation.