YEREVAN, 15 MAY, NOYAN TAPAN: On May 13, RA Minister of Diaspora Hranush Hakobyan received Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Michael Stone. Minister Hakobyan expressed high appreciation of the professor's great contribution to the development of Armenian studies in Israel and awarded him the Ministry's certificate of honor for his notable contribution to presentation of Armenian culture and strengthening of friendly relations between Armenia and Israel. As the Department of Media and Public Relations of the RA Ministry of Diaspora told "NT", Stone is an author of numerous works on Armenian studies. He and Nira Stone have printed a work entitled "The Armenian Church" in the press. Stone is currently preparing the three-volume book entitled "Adam and Eve in the Armenian tradition" in Dublin. Expressing gratitude to the Minister for true appreciation of his contribution to the sphere of Armenian Studies, the Jewish professor mentioned that he has always admired Armenian culture his entire life and has cordial ties with the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Getting acquainted with the Ministry's official website, the "Hayern Aysor" online daily, as well as the books published by the order of the Ministry, Mr. Stone stressed that the Ministry has completed a tremendous amount of work and expressed the desire to have several books on Armenian Studies. Minister Hakobyan donated the books and expressed hope that they would truly help the professor in conducting further studies.

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