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PRESS RELEASE
January 11, 2005
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
2225 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Tel: 202-319-1976, x. 348; Fax: 202-319-2982
Email: [email protected]; Web: www.armeniaemb.org
Embassy Hosts Christmas Open House, Concert by Armenian Musicians
On January 7, 2005, the Embassy of Armenia hosted the traditional Christmas
Open House reception for the Armenian American community of Greater
Washington area that featured a concert by famous Armenian musicians
performing in the U.S., Noune Karapetian (soprano) and Vahan Sargsyan
(piano).
Before the concert, Armenian Ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Arman Kirakossian
spoke briefly on Armenia's achievements and challenges in 2004, emphasizing
the need for continued economic, political, humanitarian, and commercial
cooperation between the Diaspora and Homeland to sustain Armenia's economic
growth and help address the social needs of the vulnerable people in
Armenia. Ambassador Kirakossian also presented his vision for the
U.S.-Armenian bilateral relations and cooperation in 2005.
The Armenian Ambassador then paid tribute and handed out certificates of
appreciation to Armenian-American friends of the Embassy who have
contributed toward maintenance and preservation of the historical building
of the Armenian Embassy in Washington in 2004.
The recital that followed featured selected pieces of Armenian and
international classical and folk music by Noune Karapetian and Vahan
Sargsyan.
The reception was attended by members of the Armenian-American community and
officials from the National Security Council, and State Department. Among
the guests were Chief Economic Adviser to the President, Vahram Nercissiantz
and former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Michael C. Lemmon.
January 11, 2005
Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
2225 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
Tel: 202-319-1976, x. 348; Fax: 202-319-2982
Email: [email protected]; Web: www.armeniaemb.org
Embassy Hosts Christmas Open House, Concert by Armenian Musicians
On January 7, 2005, the Embassy of Armenia hosted the traditional Christmas
Open House reception for the Armenian American community of Greater
Washington area that featured a concert by famous Armenian musicians
performing in the U.S., Noune Karapetian (soprano) and Vahan Sargsyan
(piano).
Before the concert, Armenian Ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Arman Kirakossian
spoke briefly on Armenia's achievements and challenges in 2004, emphasizing
the need for continued economic, political, humanitarian, and commercial
cooperation between the Diaspora and Homeland to sustain Armenia's economic
growth and help address the social needs of the vulnerable people in
Armenia. Ambassador Kirakossian also presented his vision for the
U.S.-Armenian bilateral relations and cooperation in 2005.
The Armenian Ambassador then paid tribute and handed out certificates of
appreciation to Armenian-American friends of the Embassy who have
contributed toward maintenance and preservation of the historical building
of the Armenian Embassy in Washington in 2004.
The recital that followed featured selected pieces of Armenian and
international classical and folk music by Noune Karapetian and Vahan
Sargsyan.
The reception was attended by members of the Armenian-American community and
officials from the National Security Council, and State Department. Among
the guests were Chief Economic Adviser to the President, Vahram Nercissiantz
and former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia, Michael C. Lemmon.