YEREVAN, May 31. / ARKA /. The Russian-owned Areximbank-Gazprombank Group said today in connection with International Children’s Day, marked on June 1, it will pay for the meals of children from vulnerable families in Armavir province patronized by the Children of Armenia Fund for 20 days.

Alexander Hakobyan, head of the bank’s marketing department, was quoted as saying in a press release that ‘On this festive day, I wish all the best, peace and a cloudless sky overhead to our children.’

Hakobyan said the bank has been cooperating with various children's organizations in Armenia for four years.

"As part of our ongoing social programs, we will continue to keep the children from insecure families in the focus of our attention,’ he said.

Areximbank - Gazprombank Group, founded in 1998 to support financial flows between Russia and Armenia, was acquired in 2007 by Russian Gazprombank. The bank runs 16 branches, including 9 in regions and 7 in the capital city. -0-