Franco Frattini, Vice-President of the European Commission to inaugurate The 2nd Convention Of European Armenians

The European Armenian Federation has just released the final program of the Second Convention of European Armenians. In addition to the attendance already-announced prominent leaders, the Federation informs that Mr Franco Frattini, Vice-president of the European Commission and Commissioner in charge of “Justice, Liberty and Security” will attend the welcoming ceremony of the Convention.

« We are very honoured and very pleased of Vice-president Frattini’s coming. This is a strong political act through which the European Commission indicates that it can take into consideration our European citizens’ expectations” commented Hilda Tchoboian, the chairperson of the European Armenian Federation.

The European Armenian Federation recalls that this outstanding convention will gather people from 29 countries – among which 19 countries from the EU including numerous new Member States. For most of these newcomers, this Convention will represent their first participation to a paneuropean event.

The final program of the Convention is now available on the website of the European Armenian Federation.

The Federation reports that in addition to Mr Frattini and other speakers announced yet, Mrs Oomen-Ruijten, the European Parliament’s rapporteur on Turkey could also take the floor at the Convention.