Yerevan, October 12, ArmenPress: President Kocharian met today with members of a visiting Eurasia Foundation Board of Trustees delegation, led by its chairman Charles Mains, William Frenzel, Vice-Chair and Ara Nazinyan, Country Director of the Armenia Program. Kocharian was quoted by his press office as saying that he was satisfied with the volume and efficiency of projects, carried out by the Foundation in Armenia. He also cited cooperation between the Foundation and Izmirlian

Foundation as an apt illustration of cooperation with a Diaspora Armenian foundation.

The ten-year activity of the Foundation in Armenia encompasses virtually all areas. Eurasia representatives said the Foundation will continue its projects in Armenia, focused on strengthening of local management bodies, support to small and medium-sized businesses and community development.

The Eurasia Foundation delegation is on an official tour of the South Caucasus. After Armenia they will visit also Azerbaijan and Georgia. While in Armenia the delegation will visit Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin; meet with John Evans, Ambassador of the United States; and representatives of international and Diaspora donor organizations. The Board will also visit several Eurasia Foundation grantee sites throughout Armenia.

Delegation members were received today by foreign minister Vartan Oskanian.