Official reception dedicated to the 23rd anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia

26 September, 2014

On September 26, 2014 an official reception dedicated to the 23^rd anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia was organized at the Embassy of Armenia.

After national anthems of Lebanon and Armenia performed by the Tripoli choir Ambassador of Armenia to Lebanon Ashot Kocharian delivered his welcome speech.

He touched upon economic developments of Armenia, foreign policy priorities, friendly relations between Armenia and Lebanon. Highly appreciating the role of Armenian community in deepening of Armenian-Lebanese relations and in prosperity of Lebanon, Ambassador Kocharian expressed his deepest gratitude to all organization and individuals. He particularly mentioned: “Your organized and dynamic community has been standing next to us in all critical situations throughout recent 23 years. Today we have to strengthen our state, Armenian homeland together. With your knowledge, experience and devotion you significantly contribute to the development of Lebanon and, indeed, to strengthening of Armenian- Lebanese friendly relations. My deep appreciation to all of you, to all organizations and individuals for continuous support and close collaboration on daily basis. We are proud of you. I sincerely congratulate all of us on the occasion of our national day. For the 23^rd time we celebrate together the glorious festive holiday of our realized dream. Independent Republic of Armenia is the guarantee of our national security and unity”.

Referring to the 100^th anniversary of Armenian Genocide ambassador Kocharian expressed his gratitude to all countries and international organizations, in particular to the Lebanese parliament, for recognizing the Armenian Genocide. He stressed that Armenian nation will spare no efforts to continue its struggle for restoration of historical justice, universal recognition and condemnation as well as elimination of all consequences of the Armenian Genocide.

During the evening the Tripoli choir under the leadership of its conductor and artistic director Pargev Taslakian performed a number of Armenian songs.

Representative of the Lebanese Speaker of National Assembly, member of parliament Ghassan Moukheiber, representative of the Lebanese Prime Minister, Minister of Energy and Water Arthur Nazarian, Minister of Economy Alain Hakim, representative of the Minister of Foreign Affairs ambassador Saad Zakhia, members of parliament, dozens of ambassadors and heads of international organizations accredited in Lebanon, prelate of Armenian diocese bishop Shahe Panosian, representatives of political parties, former presidents and prime ministers, leaders and representatives of religious communities, as well as intellectuals and leaders of national structures of Armenian community of Lebanon were present at the official reception.

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